Program Finance Manager

HNTB Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks a Program Finance Manager in Atlanta to guide financial oversight across programs of increasing complexity. You will provide financial counsel, lead project finance controls, and drive cash flow and profitability analysis, while developing plans and supervising a finance team.

The role emphasizes adherence to governance, collaboration with clients and internal teams, and mentoring staff within the program finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related experience; 11 years in lieu of education.
• Experience with transportation and infrastructure projects preferred.
• Familiarity with DOT contracting, project controls, billing, revenue recognition and financial management in AEC.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial counsel to the Program Manager and project teams.
• Provide SME in project finance and controls oversight; optimize cash performance and gross margin.
• Assist in decision-making; develop policies, plans and procedures.
• Develop and maintain the Project Financial Plan and related control plans.
• Direct and oversee financial analysis tasks, including fee proposals, burn/revenue analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee month-end reporting and revenue recognition per governance requirements.
• Guide project finance teams on updated deliverables to stakeholders.
• Manage cash management goals and profitability analysis.
• Deliver updates on program performance to office management.
• Mentor and manage project finance staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project accounting

Budgeting

Financial controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

What we're looking for at HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for providing guidance to the program management team to ensure the appropriate delivery of contractual obligations in various financial areas, including Contracting, Cash Management, Subcontract Management, Change Management, Cost Management, and Financial Controls. This role plays a critical part in implementing best business practices in alignment with the firm's policies and standards of performance throughout the program's lifecycle. The Program Finance Manager is the lead finance advisor on programs of at least Super Mega magnitude with complex financial structures and interdependencies between client programs. Responsible for the financial oversight of one or more programs of moderate complexity, which may include programs where HNTB is the managing Joint Venture (J/V) partner. Moderate complexity typically involves well-established processes and predictable challenges. Examples of moderate complexity include programs with existing clients, clear objectives, and limited subconsultant complexity.

What You'll Do:

• Provides financial counsel to the Program Manager, engaging with clients, project teams, and subconsultant management to maintain financial discipline.
• Provides subject matter expertise in project finance and controls oversight, making recommendations to maximize cash performance and gross margin.
• Assist in decision-making, including the creation and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develops, manages, and maintains elements of the Project Management Plan, covering items such as the Cost Management Plan, Change Management Plan, Project Review Action Plans, Project Financial Workplan, Risk Management Plan, Document Control Plan, and Cash Management Plan.
• Directs and oversees the development, evaluation, and analysis of project financial and control tasks for a program, including fee proposals, burn/revenue analysis, labor and cash flow forecasts, project schedules, and monthly performance analysis.
• Oversees program month-end reporting and revenue recognition activities, ensuring adherence to internal and external governance requirements.
• Provides guidance to project finance teams for updated financial project deliverables to key stakeholders.
• Manages the program's cash management goals, including profitability or gross margin analysis to assess projected outcomes.
• Delivers timely updates on program performance that influence office results to the office management team.
• Establishes client and subconsultant relationships within the program, ensuring effective client service and efficient subconsultant management achieving the financial goals of the program.
• May be responsible for hiring, supervising, managing, training, and mentoring project finance staff. Responsible for assigning tasks and duties.
• Manages all aspects of the Career Planning and Development process, including goal setting, coaching, and performance and compensation evaluation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related experience, or In lieu of education, 11 years of financial, project accounting/analysis, or related work experience

What We Prefer:

• Knowledge of and experience supporting transportation and infrastructure projects, including Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) contracts and clients/agencies such as the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
• Familiarity with DOT contracting, project controls, billing requirements, revenue recognition, and financial management practices within the AEC industry.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or related field
• Master's degree in business or engineering
• Knowledge of project financial management/cost controls
• Knowledge of accounting/financial principles and practices
• Knowledge of A/E industry

HNTB Total Rewards. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations: Atlanta, GA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

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At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work