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Job Description
Financial Manager
Department: Finance
Location: Piedmont, SD (Rapid City Area)
Reports To: Director of Project Controls & Financial Oversight
Type: Full-Time / Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY
The Financial Manager leads project financial planning, budget management, forecasting, and cost control efforts across the organization's EPC solar projects. This role works closely with the Director of Project Controls and Financial Oversight, project managers, estimating, engineering, and procurement teams to establish baseline budgets, ensure the accuracy of project forecasts, monitor cost and margin performance, and provide data-driven insights that support successful project delivery.
The Financial Manager plays a key role in ensuring project financial accuracy from estimating and contract award through project completion. In addition to the core budget, cost, and cash flow responsibilities of the finance team, this role supervises the Budget Analyst, tracks change orders, supports the implementation and reporting of strategic KPIs, and assists in preparing executive-level financial reports. As the company continues to grow, the Financial Manager will help strengthen financial workflows, reporting tools, and operational efficiencies through better use of data and emerging technologies.
PAY GRADE RANGE
$105,000 to $115,000 annually, with potential for bonus based on project performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Management- Manage, coach, and develop the Budget Analyst, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables for accuracy, and supporting professional growth.
- Establish priorities, timelines, and quality standards for project financial tracking and reporting.
Project Budget Management & Cost Control- Manage solar EPC project budgets from contract initiation through final project completion.
- Assist the estimating team with baseline budget creation, ensuring budgets are accurately structured by cost code before project kickoff.
- Track project costs against approved budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Track change orders from initiation through approval, ensuring budget, forecast, and contract value impacts are accurately reflected.
- Ensure project expenses are accurately assigned to the correct cost codes and project accounts.
- Assist in maintaining accurate financial tracking across project management and accounting systems, including Procore and ERP platforms.
Forecasting & Margin Analysis- Review and validate project forecasts for accuracy and completeness.
- Lead cost trend and margin analysis and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in forecasting project labor costs, manpower utilization, and operational performance metrics.
Financial Analysis & Reporting- Perform variance analysis comparing projected budgets with actual costs and identify drivers of cost fluctuations.
- Prepare regular budget and financial performance reports for project managers, leadership, and other key stakeholders.
- Prepare executive-level financial reports summarizing project and portfolio performance.
- Develop, implement, and report on strategic KPI's
- Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making related to project performance and profitability.
- Support leadership with financial analysis related to project profitability, revenue recognition, and cost trends.
Cash Flow & Financial Tracking- Assist with project cash flow forecasting and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee purchase and sales orders to ensure project commitments, costs, and revenue are accurately tracked.
- Monitor project financial commitments including subcontractor costs, materials procurement, and internal labor allocation.
Process Improvement & Operational Support- Identify and support improvements to budgeting workflows, financial tracking, and reporting tools to increase efficiency in project financial management.
- Assist in implementing improved financial reporting systems and data management processes as the organization grows.
What You Bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred (Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered).
- 5-7 years of accounting, financial analysis, or project finance experience, including experience supervising or mentoring staff.
- Experience working in construction, EPC, energy infrastructure, or renewable energy industries preferred.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, change order management, and financial reporting processes.
- Experience with margin analysis, KPI development, and preparing financial reports for executive audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience working with project financial systems, accounting software, or ERP platforms preferred.
- Strong financial analysis, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams and identify process improvements.
PHYSICAL OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position description reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Responsibilities and expectations may evolve as GenPro continues to grow and scale its operations.
This role is an in person at GenPro HQ in Piedmont, SD with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate, plus any travel expectations.
The information contained in this position description describes the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, and requirements for employees in this position. The incumbent is responsible for performing all duties in a safe and efficient manner in compliance with safe work procedures and safety regulations. This job description is not intended to constitute an offer or contract of employment. Job descriptions may and do change periodically.
