Region Business Manager

Balfour Beatty US; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Project Business Manager to lead project finances, forecasting, and reporting to Division Controller and corporate management. You will maintain GAAP-compliant records and support the operational team with detailed forecasts and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 5–10 years of financial management experience, preferably in engineering/construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5-10 years of financial management experience. Prefer a minimum of 3 years experience in the engineering, construction or manufacturing industry.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to collect and assemble data for the development of financial reports.
• Ability to analyze complex information and formulate decisions.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operations.
• Strong PC skills and software proficiency.
• Strong managerial/leadership skills.
• Budgeting and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the financial records of the project in accordance with BBII SOPs and GAAP.
• Providing monthly financial reports to Divisional and Corporate Management.
• Assisting operational team in preparing detailed Project forecasts including overhead cost / revenue forecasts.
• Maintaining a control environment consistent with BBII SOPs.
• Cash forecasting and management.
• Train, Manage the site business teams.
• Perform responsibilities in a Hands-on team environment.
• Oversee the preparation, evaluation, and accuracy of budgets and other financial operating reports.
• Prepare and summarize reports that forecast the financial position about income, expenses and budget vs actual.
• Monitor and report actual results vs KPI; provide continuous improvement plans.
• Analyze variances and provide recommendations to management.
• Review operating expenses and lead monthly SG&A review process.
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager/Division Controller.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or fi

5-10 years financial management

GAAP knowledge

Data collection for financial reports

Financial analysis and decision making

Budgeting and forecasting

Operations communication

PC skills & software proficiency

Leadership skills

Cost reduction & SG&A review

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Overview

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Job Title

Project Business Manager

Employer

Balfour Beatty Infrastructure, Inc

Reports To

Division Controller or alternate Region Financial Lead

Responsibilities

• maintaining the financial records of the project in accordance with BBII Standard Operating Procedures and GAAP, as well as all support functions (e.g., invoicing, preparation of reports, etc.).
• providing monthly financial reports to Divisional and Corporate Management;
• assisting operational team in preparing detailed Project forecasts including overhead cost / revenue forecasts;
• maintaining a control environment consistent with BBII SOP’s;
• cash forecasting and management.

Other Responsibilities

• Train, Manage the site business teams.
• Perform responsibilities in a “Hands‑on” team environment;
• Oversee the preparation, evaluation, and accuracy of budgets and other financial operating reports;
• Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of reports that summarize and forecast the financial position in regard to income and expenses and budget versus actual performance;
• Monitor and report actual results vs. key business performance indicators. Provide management with continuous improvement plans to sustain and drive improvements throughout the business;
• Analyze financial reports for variances from forecasted, budgeted, and benchmarked performance and provide recommendations to management team;
• Review operating expenses and provide recommendation to management on ideas for cost reductions and lead a monthly SG&A review process;
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager/Division Controller.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5-10 years of financial management experience. Prefer a minimum of 3 years experience in the engineering, construction or manufacturing industry.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to collect and assemble data for the development of financial reports.
• Ability to analyze complex information and formulate decisions.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting methods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operations.
• Strong PC skills and software proficiency.
• Strong managerial/leadership skills.
• Budgeting and financial analysis skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Employment

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.