Operations Finance Manager - Construction Industry

PURIS; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus program

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

PURIS is seeking an Operations Finance Manager to lead the financial activities for the assigned region. You will consolidate reports, analyze data, and ensure GAAP compliance while supporting a fast-paced field team.

You will manage month-end close, payroll, procurement, and cost tracking, collaborating with the regional VP to drive budgets, forecasts, and process improvements. Strong Excel skills and leadership are required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of practical work experience, construction background preferred.
• 2–4 years in Budget/Finance, Financial Reporting or Accounting.
• 1+ years of management/supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven insights.
• Advanced Excel functionality and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and consolidate reports for Regional VP to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support month-end close including payroll, invoices, inventory, and journal entries.
• Coordinate payroll, AP/AR, subcontract accounting, and cost tracking across operations.
• Prepare and manage regional budgets and forecasts with timely reporting.
• Assist internal audits and maintain internal controls and policies.
• Lead process improvements to boost profitability and efficiency.

Skills

7+ years experience

Budget/Finance

Supervisory experience

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication (oral/written)

Executive collaboration

Prioritization under deadlines

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About PURIS

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900+ employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Operations Finance Manager

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of accounting and finance for the assigned region to ensure accuracy, timely completion and compliance with Company policies.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to Regional Vice President including consolidation of financial reports, financial analysis and other related financial reporting requirements to ensure GAAP and Company policies are achieved.
• Provide accounting support during the month end financial close process including the review of invoices, hourly and salary payroll, equipment profitability, subcontractor/supplier agreements, materials financials, inventory, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals to achieve Company deadlines per US GAAP compliance. Prepare, review, and post journal entries to support the monthly close process when applicable.
• Work within the various operational finance functions (payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, subcontract/contract administration, material billings, equipment reporting, etc.) to obtain an understanding and mastery of daily, weekly and monthly operational finance tasks and responsibilities.
• Preparation and management of operations budgets and forecasts, in conjunction with the Regional Vice President to ensure accurate and timely reporting and cost control.
• Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Company’s policies and procedures.
• Provide support and leadership for continuous process improvements to improve business profitability and efficiency. Provide essential bridge from finance and accounting to operational functions within the Company. Responsibility to create, maintain and evaluate financial and statistical models used to support operational decisions; including ad hoc projects, capable of leading multi-functional teams, etc.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or related field required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 7+ years practical work experience, background in construction preferred
• 2 - 4 years of experience in Budget/Finance, Financial Reporting or Accounting.
• 1+ years management/supervisory experience
• Progressive and experience in business and accounting related functions, preferably in the heavy-civil construction and construction materials industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills, properly manage resources.
• Ability to research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports.
• Set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to effectively work with Executive team.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure and analyze problems/issues with a root cause approach.
• Advanced Excel functionality and advanced writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.