Finance Manager

The State Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full benefits (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) with company match

Annual pay increases and bonuses

Diversity and teamwork culture

Job summary

The State Group, a long‑standing multi-trade industrial contractor, seeks a Finance Manager for its Evansville, Indiana operation (MelKay subsidiary). You will oversee project accounting, costing, and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio in the southern Indiana region, guiding a finance team and collaborating with operations and external bankers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of finance experience, a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and strong Excel and reporting software skills,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely project billings, payables, receivables, payroll, and other financial activities.
• Maintain and improve project KPI reports, ensuring data accuracy and supporting improvements to the financial reporting system.
• Collaborate with divisional operations leaders, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to meet financial reporting requirements.
• Act as a liaison with our bankers.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and explain variances to the project team and Finance.
• Mentor finance team members, providing guidance, support, and professional development to strengthen team performance.
• Partner with the Regional Controller to ensure accurate job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

For more than 65 years, The State Group's 3,500+ professionals have built and maintained the infrastructure that keeps businesses and industries moving across North America. Today, the company is a multi-trade industrial contractor powering industry solutions and sustaining critical operations across electrical, mechanical, civil, communications, maintenance, and emerging technology-from major construction projects to the ongoing work that keeps critical operations running as a trusted service partner of choice.

We invest in our people, technology, and innovation to strengthen how we work today and prepare for what's ahead. At The State Group, there are tremendous opportunities to build your skills, grow your career, and be part of something bigger.

We are seeking a Finance Manager for MelKay, a subsidiary of The State Group Family of Companies, based in Evansville, Indiana.

MelKay provides electrical, mechanical, and plumbing construction and maintenance as well as HVAC, fire, security, communication, and safety systems to customers in southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and southern Illinois. With over 70 years in the business and over 400 union tradespeople, MelKay is committed to integrity, reliability, and excellent workmanship.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

This position is integral to our success and offers opportunities for career advancement.

• 100% PAID medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Competitive compensation, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• State embraces and encourages workplace diversity.
• Lasting professional partnerships built on teamwork, integrity, and respect.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Comply with safety requirements and actively promote a positive safety culture.
• Implement approved metrics and benchmarks to measure operational and project performance.
• Ensure accurate and timely project billings, payables, receivables, payroll, and other financial activities.
• Maintain and improve project KPI reports, ensuring data accuracy and supporting improvements to the financial reporting system.
• Collaborate with divisional operations leaders, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to meet financial reporting requirements.
• Act as a liaison with our bankers.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and explain variances to the project team and Finance.
• Mentor finance team members, providing guidance, support, and professional development to strengthen team performance.
• Partner with the Regional Controller to ensure accurate job costing and work‑in‑progress (WIP) analysis.

WHAT YOU NEED TO JOIN OUR TEAM

• 5+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in construction or project‑based accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial reporting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong commitment to our team, our customers, and the environments we serve.
• Embrace challenges, commit to continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional work.

The State Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail].