Finance Business Partner

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in the Central Region seeks a Finance Business Partner to partner with operations and finance, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and compliance.

The role involves collaborating with project teams, preparing statements, and supporting close processes. You will travel to project sites as needed, guide WIP analyses, and work with ERP systems and Excel to provide actionable insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction/GC.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to collaborate across levels.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems and WIP schedules.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee profit projections, budgets, and financial statements for Central Region.
• Monitor project performance, cash positions, and cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Analyze contracts to assess scope, risk, and compliance with policies.
• Support annual budget process and variance analyses with leaders.
• Assist month-end/quarter-end close and year-end audits for the region.
• Promote efficient, service-oriented accounting operations and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance on tax and compliance issues.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP accounting software

WIP schedules

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide‑ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high‑performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award‑winning training programs, a best‑in‑class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Finance Business Partner will partner, collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for a business unit(s) in the Central Region. This person will work with the finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting as well as compliance with company policies. This position will work closely with business units and projects to ensure that operational financial data is readily available to facilitate the decision making and reporting process. This position reports directly to the Senior Finance Business Partner. Periodic travel to project sites and other regional offices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the business unit(s) profit projection process, prepare business unit and regional financial statements, budgets, volume and gross profit projections and other financial analysis and forecasts.
• Proactively monitor and report on project performance, financial projections, project/business unit cash position, costs and percentage of completion, including following up with customer contacts.
• Understand the scope, areas of work, and risk profile included within the construction contracts being executed by the region to work with the Operations and Finance teams on day‑to‑day issues.
• Work with the annual budget process and compilation of information for the annual operating plan, as well as reviewing overhead budget‑to‑actual variances with business unit/department leaders for business unit(s).
• Support the month‑end, quarter‑end, year‑end close, & annual year‑end audit processes for the Central Region ensuring all information and documentation is reviewed and provided in a timely manner.
• Promote a service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the business unit(s), including project staff.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance Group on tax, license and compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting or Finance & CPA required.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated success accounting experience, with at least three years in the construction industry preferably working for a General Contractor.
• Strong financial acumen, analysis abilities, communication skills and the confidence to collaborate and build relationships with a variety of staff at all levels.
• General understanding of construction insurance, bonding requirements, lien laws and sales taxes for contractors.
• Proactive, adaptable, self‑motivated, organized and able to work independently.
• Effective problem‑solver and decision‑maker.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP accounting applications required.
• Experience with managing and analyzing WIP schedules required.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.