Finance Manager

Salute; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 company-paid holidays

2 floating holidays

PTO

Job summary

Salute is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead core financial operations, own budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, and financial systems design. This remote role includes travel and partnerships with senior leadership to scale the business and drive strategic decisions.

You will build scalable financial structures, manage client financial relationships, and support multi-entity operations while delivering robust reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a finance management role in a project-based business.
• Proven experience budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing at a company or business-unit level.
• Experience designing or improving financial systems, processes, and controls.
• Comfort operating in a growth-stage environment and building playbooks.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting and forecasting processes including annual budget and rolling forecasts.
• Manage end-to-end invoicing with accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze run rates, project costing, and margin performance for leadership decisions.
• Lead a company-wide finance transformation and design unified financial platforms.
• Support cross-functional partner engagements with financial oversight for projects.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Invoicing

Financial analysis

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP software

Financial systems

Job description

Salute is a leading provider of cutting-edge Data Center Infrastructure Services, dedicated to serving data center clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on delivering sustainable solutions, unparalleled reliability, and outstanding customer service. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Finance Manager to join our team and drive our relationships with hyperscale clients to new heights.

Location: Remote, with some travel

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Head of Business Finance or Business Finance Manager

Salute is seeking a Finance Manager to lead core financial operations for a growing business, with significant ownership over how the finance function is structured, systematized, and run going forward. This role combines traditional financial management — budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing — with a mandate to build the underlying systems, processes, and controls that will scale with the business, including a company-wide finance transformation to a single financial platform. The Finance Manager will work in close partnership with senior leadership, contributing directly to operational and strategic decision-making, and will have exposure across multiple business lines and functions as the company grows.

Salute Benefits That Put You First

We know life doesn’t stop when work begins, that’s why we offer perks designed to support your well-being, your family, and your future:

• Time to Recharge:Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, andPTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
• Peace of Mind: The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
• Your financial future matters:Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• Wellness Support:Access to HSA, mental health resources,and gym discounts—because your health matters.
• Extra Protection & Perks:Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Reporting

• Own the budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation of the annual budget and maintenance of rolling forecasts.
• Manage the invoicing process end to end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contractual terms.
• Analyze run rates, project costing, and margin performance to inform operational and leadership decisions.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and respond to ad hoc analysis requests from leadership and cross-functional teams.

Finance Transformation & Systems Design

• Lead a company-wide finance transformation initiative, consolidating multiple systems into a single, unified financial platform.
• Design and implement the financial systems, controls, and standard operating procedures that will define how the finance function runs.
• Build scalable financial structures and reporting frameworks that support the company's growth trajectory.
• Identify and drive process improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy across financial operations.

Account & Cross-Functional Support

• Manage the financial relationship for a designated entity/group of clients, including billing, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Partner with operations and project teams on client engagements, providing financial oversight to help ensure projects track correctly from a cost standpoint.
• Support project-based and on-site engagements requiring financial oversight, cost tracking, and reporting.
• Partner with other business units and support cross-selling initiatives across service lines.

Strategic Partnership & Leadership Support

• Serve as a key financial partner to senior leadership, providing insight that directly informs business decisions.
• Participate in leadership and planning discussions, contributing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Support finance initiatives as the company's operations and footprint expand.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a finance management role, ideally within real estate services, construction, facilities management, or a related project-based business.
• Proven experience with budgeting, forecasting, and invoicing at a company or business-unit level.
• Demonstrated experience designing or improving financial systems, processes, and controls, rather than only operating within existing ones.
• Comfort operating in a growth-stage, evolving environment with limited existing infrastructure — building the playbook, not just following it.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred:

• Experience leading or supporting financial system implementations or migrations.
• CPA, CMA, or related certification.
• Familiarity with construction, commissioning, or facilities management operations.
• Experience supporting global or multi-entity finance operations.

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for data center services and a knack for building strong client relationships, we want to hear from you.

Salute is an equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees, and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants; if you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources department [e-mail] more information.

Compensation & Benefits Disclosure

The base salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 annually. This range reflects a good‑faith estimate of what we reasonably expect to pay upon hire, based on factors such as skills, experience, education, and market/location. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), gym discount, mental health, Discounted Group Life & AD&D, Discounted Group Short & Long-term Disability, 401(k) retirement matching, PTO/paid holidays, and parental leave. Final compensation will be determined by job‑related factors consistent with applicable law.