Project Finance Manager

Methuen Construction Inc.; Plaistow (NH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

AD&D

Short/Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Employee referral program

Job summary

Methuen Construction seeks a Project Finance Manager to oversee financial management for complex capital projects in the Northeast. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow, ensuring adherence to contracts and schedules while safeguarding profitability.

Collaborate with Project Management, Project Controls, Accounting, and Procurement to deliver accurate reporting, risk mitigation, and governance across the project lifecycle. Strong Excel and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field
• 3-7+ years of experience in construction finance, project controls, or cost management
• Experience with large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects preferred
• Strong proficiency in Excel and construction financial reporting tools

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management of complex, high-value capital construction projects from preconstruction through financial closeout.
• Lead project financial planning, setup, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedules, and project scope.
• Monitor and manage job costs, commitments, expenditures, change orders, contingencies, and overall project financial performance.
• Analyze cost variances, productivity trends, financial risks, and change impacts to identify opportunities for corrective action and protect project profitability.
• Review and validate cost-to-complete forecasts, financial reports, project billing, revenue recognition, and cash flow projections.
• Partner with Project Management, Project Controls, Accounting, and Procurement to support financial decisions, reporting accuracy, and accountability.
• Establish and uphold project financial governance, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual requirements while supporting executive reporting, audits, and final project reconciliation and closeout.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Construction financial reporting

ERP systems

Billing knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Construction Management

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Billing software

Job description

Methuen Construction is a leading self-performing industrial and heavy civil general contractor with over 65 years of experience. We specialize in the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure projects. Serving private, municipal, state, and federal clients across the Northeast, we deliver innovative, well-planned projects that are completed on time and with an uncompromising focus on safety. At Methuen, we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and a can-do attitude that values every teammate and stakeholder.

The Project Finance Manager oversees the financial management of complex, high-value capital construction projects throughout the project lifecycle, from initial setup and budgeting through execution, forecasting, and financial closeout. This role ensures financial accuracy, accountability, and proactive cost management to protect profitability, mitigate risks, and support successful project delivery.

This role serves as a critical link between Project Management, Construction Operations, Project Controls, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate job cost reporting, financial accountability, forecasting, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The Project Finance Manager provides financial oversight, guidance, and support to project teams, ensuring that project costs, commitments, revenue, cash flow, and financial risks are properly managed. The position emphasizes proactive financial management, early identification of cost impacts, accurate forecasting, and continuous improvement of project financial performance.

Essential Functions

Essential Functions will be performed by the Project Finance Manager on all projects assigned within the region and at the direction of the VP Business Operations.

• Oversee financial management of complex, high-value capital construction projects from preconstruction through financial closeout.
• Lead project financial planning, setup, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensuring alignment with contract requirements, schedules, and project scope.
• Monitor and manage job costs, commitments, expenditures, change orders, contingencies, and overall project financial performance.
• Analyze cost variances, productivity trends, financial risks, and change impacts to identify opportunities for corrective action and protect project profitability.
• Review and validate cost-to-complete forecasts, financial reports, project billing, revenue recognition, and cash flow projections.
• Partner with Project Management, Project Controls, Accounting, and Procurement to support financial decisions, reporting accuracy, and accountability.
• Establish and uphold project financial governance, ensuring compliance with company policies, approval authorities, internal controls, and contractual requirements while supporting executive reporting, audits, and final project financial reconciliation and closeout.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Construction Management, or related field
• 3-7+ years of experience in construction finance, project controls, or cost management
• Experience with large commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects preferred

What You Bring to the Team

• Strong proficiency in Excel and construction financial reporting tools
• Experience with ERP and project systems
• Working knowledge of construction contracts, billing methods, and revenue recognition
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and executives
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple active projects
• Clear communicator capable of translating financial data into operational insights

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• Company Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Accrued vacation time
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay range - $100-$125K annually

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Methuen Construction is widely recognized as one of the most successful, self-performing general contractors in the industry. Built on over 65 years of experience, Methuen Construction employs the highest skilled trades professionals and managers. As we expand our construction territory, diversify our client base, and enhance our operational capabilities, our need for highly skilled teammates is growing! We offer top-tier compensation and benefits, in addition to a team oriented, motivated, and respectful company culture.