Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance ManagerFirst Finish, a premier full-service hotel renovation contractor is now part of the Shawmut family! As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to our people, client service, execution, and safety. Here's a glimpse into what we are offering:Health, Dental and Vision Insurance.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - be an employee owner!401K with Match - receive company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.Paid time offThe Extras: cell phone, laptop, pet insurance, financial planning services and many moreThis is an office-based position in Columbia, MD, with the potential for one remote workday per week in the future, based on business needs and successful integration into the role.ResponsibilitiesFirst Finish is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead the financial operations of our hospitality construction business. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this individual will oversee the month-end close, work-in-process reporting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and project-related accounting activities.This is a highly visible leadership role that will partner closely with divisional executives and operational leaders. We are looking for a proactive finance leader who anticipates business needs, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, and provides the financial insight necessary to support sound decision-making, profitable growth, and operational discipline.Lead the division's finance and accounting operations while managing and developing the construction finance team.Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany accounts.Manage project accounting activities, including payables, receivables, billings, collections, and cash-flow monitoring.Lead the preparation and review of work-in-process reports, project projections, cost-to-complete forecasts, and profitability analyses.Participate in WIP and project-review meetings, providing actionable financial guidance to project and operational leaders.Own the division's budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and management-reporting processes.Serve as a strategic financial partner to divisional executives by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities and recommending appropriate actions.Prepare financial analyses, business-review materials, and executive-level reporting to support decision-making and strategic planning.Coordinate financial and compliance information required by the parent company, external auditors, insurance providers, and legal partners.Strengthen financial controls and improve processes related to closing, reporting, project accounting, billing, collections, and forecasting.QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.10-15 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.Previous experience as a Senior Finance Manager or in a comparable financial leadership role within a small to midsized construction company.Deep knowledge of construction accounting, GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial-statement preparation, and work-in-process reporting.Strong understanding of construction operations, project financials, and cost-to-complete management.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.Experience with Procore and/or CMiC is preferred.Public accounting experience is a plus.EEO InformationFirst Finish prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.Salary Range InformationMaryland Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000. Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.