Project Finance Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Vacation time

Sick leave

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Methuen Construction is seeking a Project Finance Manager to oversee financial management of complex, high-value capital construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role interfaces with Project Management, Construction Operations, Project Controls, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate cost reporting and proactive forecasting.

You will lead planning, budgeting, forecasts, and cash flow, review cost-to-complete projections, and support governance, internal controls, and

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Excel reporting

ERP systems

Cost management

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/CM

Tools

ERP software

Cost accounting 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
• 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.