Finance Supervisor - Project Based

Finance Supervisor – Project Based

Keen Search is working on an exclusive search with a growing and well-established specialty construction company to identify a Finance Supervisor – Project Based for its Cincinnati team.

This is a hands-on finance role supporting project financial performance, operational decision-making, and overall business results.

Construction or EPC experience is required. We are specifically looking for someone with hands-on experience in job costing, project accounting, WIP, project controls, cost forecasting, and project profitability.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Financial Analyst, Senior FP&A Analyst, Senior Project Accountant, Project Controls professional, or Finance Supervisor who is ready to take on broader responsibility within a project-based organization.

What Will Make You Successful

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply report the numbers — you understand what is driving them. The ideal candidate can look at a project and understand the relationship between job costs, labor, WIP, forecasting, project controls, and profitability , then work directly with Operations to identify issues and improve project performance. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys being close to the business and wants to have a direct impact on project and operational results.

What You'll Do

Project Finance & Job Costing

• Maintain and analyze accurate job cost and project financial data
• Analyze project costs, labor, revenue, margins, and overall financial performance
• Partner with Operations to identify project cost issues and financial risks early
• Review project performance against budget and forecast
• Analyze project profitability and identify opportunities to improve financial performance
• Provide financial analysis and insight to project and operational leadership

WIP & Project Accounting

• Support WIP reporting, project accounting, and project financial analysis
• Review project financial data for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and close activities
• Analyze project-to-date results, budget variances, and cost trends
• Maintain the integrity of accounting, project reporting, and financial systems

Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Support annual budgeting and planning
• Prepare regular project and company financial forecasts
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts
• Analyze actual results versus budget and forecast
• Monitor SG&A and overhead costs and support overall cost control

Project Controls & Operations

• Partner closely with Operations and project leadership as a financial advisor
• Support project controls and identify financial risks before they impact project results
• Monitor labor efficiency, project costs, and operational performance
• Provide reporting related to project performance and estimating history
• Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency and operational cost management
• Support process improvement initiatives across Finance and Operations

Business Partnership

• Serve as a finance partner to leadership and Operations
• Communicate financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to non-financial stakeholders
• Support cash management related to project cash position, collections, and vendor payments
• Help manage and improve financial reporting and technology systems
• Support Lean and process improvement initiatives focused on labor efficiency and operational performance

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive finance, accounting, project accounting, FP&A, or project controls experience
• Construction or EPC experience is required
• Hands-on experience with job costing and project financial analysis
• Experience with WIP reporting and project accounting
• Understanding of project controls, cost forecasting, and project profitability
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
• Ability to partner effectively with Operations and project leadership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• Occasional travel as needed

Ideal Industry Background

Candidates with experience in the following environments are encouraged to apply:

• Commercial Construction
• Specialty Contracting
• General Contracting
• EPC / Engineering, Procurement & Construction
• Industrial Construction
• Infrastructure Construction
• Other project-based construction environments