Finance Manager

J.F. Brennan Company, Inc.

$90K — $110K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required or equivalent work experience
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial principles
  • Desire to understand how every area of the organization functions.

Responsibilities

  • Review accuracy of financial reporting and analyze performance to identify trends and opportunities
  • Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for strategic planning
  • Manage annual budgets and long-range financial plans with business leaders
  • Analyze financial results and recommend actions to improve profitability
  • Oversee preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Partner with departments to assess return on investment for key initiatives
  • Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes and analytics.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership and influence decision-making processes
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for holistic business insights
  • Development of financial acumen through diverse organizational exposure
  • Potential for career advancement within a growing organization
  • Opportunity to work in the construction industry, enhancing sector-specific knowledge.
Full Job Description
The Finance Manager oversees financial reporting & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and decision support analysis to drive organizational growth through providing insightful and accurate information for decision-making. This role partners closely with the accounting team, the CFO, and leaders across the business to analyze financial performance, identify opportunities, and deliver forward-looking insights. The Finance Manager helps drive continuous improvement in financial and business processes, systems, reporting and analytics.

Responsibilities:

  • Review accuracy of reporting and analyze financial performance, including revenue, expenses, balance sheet, cash flow, and operational metrics, to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts that support strategic planning and executive decision-making
  • Develop and manage annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans in partnership with business leaders, identifying financial risks and opportunities.
  • Analyze financial results, key performance indicators, and operational trends to identify variances and recommend actions that improve profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee the preparation and accuracy of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with all departments to assist in evaluating and assessing return on investment for key business initiatives, capital investments, and strategic projects.
  • Monitor organizational financial performance, including profitability, operating costs, liquidity, and other key financial metrics, providing recommendations to improve fiscal performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement of financial reporting processes, systems, and analytics to enhance efficiency, data accuracy, and decision support across the organization.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required or equivalent work experience
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, accounting principles and business cash flow.
  • Desire to understand how every area of the organization functions. Business curiosity.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to prioritize time-sensitive projects and requests
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to convey financial related information clearly and professionally to diverse audience
  • Strong work ethic, appreciation for deadlines and adherence to project plans
  • Advanced problem-solving skills
  • Sound financial decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft software, accounting software packages commonly used within medium-size organizations, business intelligence platforms and internet-based technology solutions
  • Construction industry experience preferred
  • Strong organizational skills and initiative to be able to work independently
  • Strong team orientation to work collaboratively with work associates to achieve departmental objectives
  • Proven record of strong attention to detail and accuracy, strong analytical skills, along with demonstrated ability adapt change
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

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