Projects & Contracts Billing Manager

Founded and family-owned since 1896, Rhoads Industries is a total solution provider of industrial fabrication, mechanical/maintenance and maritime services. In addition to our field service and project skilled labor, Rhoads has expansive shipyard facilities and over 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space located in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. Rhoads' capabilities enable our customers to achieve superior results by deploying our diverse, highly skilled workforce and fabrication capabilities across commercial, government and maritime projects, all backed by state-of-the-art resources and a 100+ year legacy of leadership.

As a member of the Rhoads team, you'll join a quickly growing team of energetic, skilled tradespeople and professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional products and services to our customers across every market we serve. We are building on our success across more than a century by continuing to grow an innovative company dedicated to building exciting careers. Come join our journey, and experience what it means to be Done Right with Rhoads.

We are currently looking for a Projects & Contracts Billing Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and growing team. The Projects & Contracts Billing Manager will be responsible for providing advanced financial analysis and support for the operations division. This role involves analyzing financial data, developing forecasts and budgets, and improve cost performance and financial outcomes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, operations management, and data-driven decision-making.

The Manager will be customer focused and have high regard for customer satisfaction and engagement. This role will be supporting high-quality government projects and will have direct engagement with internal project leaders and key stakeholders. The Manager will collaborate closely with operational leaders and other departments to ensure financial goals are met and resources are utilized effectively.

What You Will Be Doing
Financial Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support operational decision-making, including cost analysis, profitability analysis, and variance analysis.
• Perform financial modeling specific to government contract requirements, including indirect rate application, burden structures, fee calculations, and allowable/unallowable cost considerations under FAR and DFARS.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and dashboards that provide insights into operational performance, trends, funding status, and contract financial impacts for government and commercial programs.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Oversee and manage project budgets, including tracking actual costs against planned costs and forecasting future costs for both firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursable government contracts.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and multi-year forecasts for the operations division, aligning with contract funding limitations, contract modifications, and incremental funding requirements.
• Collaborate with departmental leaders and program managers to gather and analyze budgetary and forecasting data related to labor planning, materials procurement, subcontractor usage, and indirect rate changes.
• Monitor budget performance, including burn rates, funding status, and forecasted contract ceilings, and provide recommendations for adjustments as needed to maintain compliance with government cost principles.

Cost Management:

• Analyze project costs, identify cost variances, and investigate the reasons for discrepancies, ensuring alignment with government cost accounting standards and proper cost allocations under CAS, FAR Part 31, and DCAA guidance.
• Analyze and report on operational costs-including labor, materials, travel, ODCs, and overhead-for government-funded projects, ensuring compliance with allowable cost rules.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend strategies to improve cost efficiency without compromising contract performance or compliance.
• Track and report on cost reduction initiatives and their impact on overall budget and contract profitability.
• Track expenses and financial activities for key…