Finance Project Manager

Tri-City Group; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Group in South Bend, IN seeks a Finance Project Manager to lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight for construction projects from pre‑construction to completion.

You will analyze risks, monitor costs, and deliver accurate financial reports while coordinating with project teams and leadership to keep projects within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–7+ years in financial management, project controls, or construction finance.
• Experience with job-cost accounting, forecasting, and WIP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets from pre-construction through completion.
• Monitor project costs, track variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Update financial forecasts based on project progress, change orders, and actual costs.
• Manage cash-flow forecasting and financial analysis for projects.
• Prepare and submit progress billings (AIA or client-specific formats).
• Track receivables, manage collections, and reconcile payments.
• Maintain accurate cost coding and financial records.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and performance analysis.
• Support project closeout with final cost reporting and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and contract requirements.
• Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, subcontractors, and leadership.
• Participate in project meetings and provide financial insights.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Budget management

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management

Tools

JD Edwards

ViewPoint

Excel

Job description

Tri‑City Group is currently seeking a Finance Project Manager for an immediate opening in South Bend, IN. This role is responsible for financial planning, ensuring that goals and contractual agreements are met. The manager analyzes all moving parts as it relates to mitigating financial risk, making recommendations to keep projects within budget.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project budgets from pre‑construction through completion
• Monitor project costs, track variances, and recommend corrective actions
• Update financial forecasts based on project progress, change orders, and actual costs
• Manage cash‑flow forecasting and financial analysis for projects
• Prepare and submit progress billings (AIA or client‑specific formats)
• Track receivables, manage collections, and reconcile payments
• Maintain accurate cost coding and financial records
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and performance analysis
• Support project closeout with final cost reporting and variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and contract requirements
• Identify financial risks and support mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, subcontractors, and leadership
• Participate in project meetings and provide financial insights
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in financial management, project controls, or construction finance
• Strong understanding of job‑cost accounting, forecasting, and WIP reporting
• Experience with construction ERP systems (JD Edwards, ViewPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills—formulas and forecasting
• Experience on large‑scale or mission‑critical projects (preferred)

Candidates must possess strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking. They must be capable of identifying financial variances, solving problems, communicating clearly with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders, and managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced construction environment.

All job offers are contingent upon completing a successful drug screen and reference check. Tri‑City Group is an equal‑opportunity employer.