Southland Industries Inc.

Finance Manager

Southland Industries Inc.$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; Master's or CPA preferred
  • 7+ years in accounting or finance, with 3+ years in construction
  • Strong knowledge of construction accounting concepts (WIP, retainage, job-costing)
  • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Viewpoint) is a plus
  • 5+ years managing a team in a high-growth organization
  • Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)
  • Strong analytical and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Partner with various teams to align financial operations with business goals
  • Lead the P2P / OTC departments
  • Ensure timely completion of financial reporting requirements
  • Mentor and supervise a team of 5 or more
  • Support audits, vendor relationships, and insurance reviews
  • Drive process improvements and implement best practices
  • Analyze financial trends and provide scenario analysis for capital investments

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 50% company match and immediate vesting
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees
  • Annual performance-based bonus program
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Professional development opportunities and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

The Finance Manager oversees financial operations (P2P, OTC and/or R2R) for the Division, ensuring accurate reporting, strong fiscal controls, and strategic financial planning across multiple projects. This role partners closely with team leads, project managers, operation and division leadership to evaluate project performance, manage cash flow, and support long-term organizational growth. The Finance Manager leads day-to-day operations, job-cost analysis, and month-end close activities while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, industry regulations, and company policies. Reporting to the Division Controller, this role will support finance transformation initiatives by investing in people / process / technology.

Position Details
  • Partner with operations, estimating, procurement, and executive teams to align financial operations with business goals
  • Lead the P2P / OTC departments
  • Ensure weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual requirements are met timely
  • Coach, mentor and supervise a team of 5+
  • Support external audits, vendor relationships, and insurance reviews
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices in financial operations
  • Analyze financial trends, project performance, and cost drivers to support decision-making
  • Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis for bids, proposals, and capital investments

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (Master's or CPA preferred)
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, at least 3 years within the construction industry, with Cost Plus (GMP), Fixed-fee, and Lump-sum revenue recognition / billing
  • Strong understanding of construction accounting concepts such as WIP, retainage, lien releases, bonds, OCIP, job-costing, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., COINS, Viewpoint, Sage 300, Procore, CMiC) is a plus
  • 5+ years managing a team in a high growth organization
  • Familiarity with Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and overseeing union / non-union payroll
  • 5+ years financial operations oversight
  • Strong accounting acumen with working knowledge of GAAP
  • Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task
  • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize M365 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI, etc. required

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:
  • 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
  • Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
  • Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
  • Disability income protection insurance
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
  • Wellness benefits


About Southland Industries Inc.

Southland Industries is a construction company that specializes in designing, building, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Southland Industries has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 3,000 people. The company has completed projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, government, and data centers. Southland Industries is committed to sustainability and has implemented green building practices in many of its projects.
Learn more about Southland Industries Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$50 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$1 billion

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