Finance Project Manager

Finance Project Manager

Tri-City Group is currently seeking a Finance Project Manager for an immediate opening in South Bend, IN. This role is responsible for financial planning, ensuring that goals and contractual agreements are met. Analyzes all moving parts as it relates to mitigating financial risk, making recommendations to keep projects within budget.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage project budgets from pre-construction through completion
• Monitor project costs, track variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Update financial forecasts based on project progress, change orders, and actual costs
• Manage cash flow forecasting and financial analysis for projects
• Prepare and submit progress billings (AIA or client-specific formats)
• Track receivables, manage collections, and reconcile payments
• Maintain accurate cost coding and financial records
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and performance analysis
• Support project closeout with final cost reporting and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and contract requirements
• Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, subcontractors, and leadership
• Participate in project meetings and provide financial insights
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in financial management, project controls, or construction finance
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting, forecasting, and WIP reporting
• Experience with construction ERP systems (JD Edwards, ViewPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills - Formulas, and forecasting
• Experience on large-scale or mission-critical projects (Preferred)

Candidates must possess strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking. They must be capable of identifying financial variances, solving problems, communicating clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced construction environment.

All job offers are contingent upon completing a successful drug screen and reference check. Tri-City Group is an equal opportunity employer.