Construction Finance Manager – Profitability & Growth

Haddad Plumbing & Heating; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will monitor project costs, support project managers, and ensure internal controls.

This is a full-time role requiring strong leadership and experience in construction accounting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in finance or construction accounting, and proficiency with Sage

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting, finance, or construction accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Sage 100 Contractor preferred.
• Construction/plumbing/HVAC or skilled trades experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR, payroll oversight, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor job costing, project budgets, profitability, and WIP reports.
• Prepare forecasts, profitability studies, expenses analyses, and financial reports for management.
• Manage collections and ensure timely billing, including AIA billing and requisitions.
• Maintain accounting on change orders, contracts, lien waivers, bonds, and insurance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Purchasing on budgets and costs.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting compliance.
• Coordinate with external accountants/auditors as needed.
• Oversee payroll processes and time transfers between ExakTime, Sage, and iSolved.
• Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal workflows.
• Develop and maintain Finance Department SOPs and KPI monitoring.
• Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff; support ownership objectives.
• Other duties as assigned by President and CFO.

Skills

Organizational

Analytical

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Haddad Plumbing and Heating Inc. in Newark, NJ seeks a Finance Manager to oversee daily financial operations including AP, AR, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will monitor project costs, support project managers, and ensure internal controls.

This is a full-time role requiring strong leadership and experience in construction accounting. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in finance or construction accounting, and proficiency with Sage