Finance Manager (Construction Industry) - Columbia, South Carolina

MissionHires; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Bonus potential

Competitive benefits

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a Finance Manager for an established construction company in Columbia, SC. The Finance Manager will direct accounting and finance across several entities, ensure compliance, manage budgets, and lead a strong accounting team.

Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have at least 5 years of relevant experience, including leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits, a 401(k), and significant influence on pricing and profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, including 1+ year managing people.
• Direct experience in the construction industry is required.
• Availability to work 45–50 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and general ledger maintenance.
• Manage month-end close activities and prepare monthly financial statements.
• Develop and maintain the annual budget with management.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

AI billing software

Foundation Construction Software

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with an established, reputable construction company in the Columbia, SC metro area to hire a Finance Manager. This leader will plan and direct accounting and finance across multiple legal entities, own month-end close and reporting, drive budgeting/forecasting, manage treasury and cash flow, oversee compliance and risk (insurance, bonds, audits, taxes), and grow a high-performing accounting team. Competitive benefits, 401(k) with match, bonus potential, and the opportunity to influence pricing and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, inventory accounting, and general ledger maintenance
• Manage timely and accurate month-end close activities
• Maintain and document accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (monthly, quarterly, YTD)
• Coordinate Weekly Flash Report and Monthly KPI workbook
• Provide written and verbal variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and recommend actions
• Analyze overhead trends and communicate insights
• Analyze project job costs and ensure accurate accounting
• Partner with President and VP on job pricing strategies to increase profitability
• Create and maintain the annual budget with management
• Develop and update quarterly forecasts with management
• Maintain banking relationships with President and VP
• Review daily/weekly cash needs with leadership and develop cash flow forecasts
• Ensure proper funding across legal entities on a daily basis
• Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls
• Manage insurance programs (property, general liability, workers’ comp)
• Manage project bonds and related documentation
• Maintain relationship with external CPA and coordinate reviews/audits
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance with external CPA (income tax, sales tax, 941s)
• Prepare business and contractor licenses
• Create a positive work environment; hire, train, and retain accounting/finance staff
• Develop cross-training across accounting functions
• Assess accounting operations and recommend process and system improvements
• Assist with pre-qualifications for general contractors/subcontractors
• Support President and management with ad-hoc projects and other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, including 1+ year managing people
• Direct experience in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong work ethic, integrity, collaboration, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Availability to work 45–50 hours per week
• Preferred: Experience with AI billing software
• Preferred: Experience with Foundation Construction Software
• Preferred: Glass industry experience