Construction Finance Lead: Project Budgets & Forecasts

Align; Port Reading (NJ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA / FSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Wellness programs

Referral program

Job summary

Align in Woodbridge, NJ is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Project Managers, Development, Construction, and Finance leadership. You will manage project financials, monitor costs and forecasts, and ensure financial discipline across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting with 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency in Procore and Sage Intacct, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably within construction, development, or another project-based environment.
• 3+ years of direct construction accounting experience.
• Strong expertise in job costing, project budgeting, commitments, forecasting, and construction accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage the financials of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of subcontractor billing, payment applications, change orders, and lien waivers.
• Experience with AIA billing formats, including G702/G703, preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Project Managers and operational stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on experience with construction accounting platforms, including Procore and Sage Intacct.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and financial reporting for multiple active construction and development projects.
• Manage and analyze project budgets, job costs, commitments, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Monitor project performance, identify trends, and investigate budget-to-actual variances.
• Review subcontractor payment applications, invoices, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Prepare monthly project cost reports and financial packages for leadership.
• Support construction draw packages, lender reporting, and related documentation.
• Maintain accurate contract, subcontract, and commitment records.
• Review lien waivers, insurance documentation, and subcontractor compliance requirements.
• Perform project reconciliations and support month-end close activities.
• Review and compile AIA G702/G703 pay applications, lien waivers, retainage schedules, invoices, and lender draw submissions.
• Manage retainage tracking and reporting.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure forecasts and project costs are accurate and actionable.
• Monitor project cash flow and upcoming funding needs.
• Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and reporting discrepancies.
• Support project closeout activities and final cost reconciliations.
• Contribute to process improvements in project accounting and construction finance operations.

Skills

Construction accounting

Procore

Sage Intacct

Job costing

WIP reporting

Excel

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Procore

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Align in Woodbridge, NJ is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to partner with Project Managers, Development, Construction, and Finance leadership. You will manage project financials, monitor costs and forecasts, and ensure financial discipline across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 7+ years in accounting with 3+ years in construction accounting, proficiency in Procore and Sage Intacct, and advanced Excel skills.