Senior Finance Manager, Construction Projects & KPIs

The State Group; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Full benefits (medical/dental/vision)

401(k) with company match

Annual pay increases and bonuses

Diversity and teamwork culture

Job summary

The State Group, a long‑standing multi-trade industrial contractor, seeks a Finance Manager for its Evansville, Indiana operation (MelKay subsidiary). You will oversee project accounting, costing, and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio in the southern Indiana region, guiding a finance team and collaborating with operations and external bankers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of finance experience, a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and strong Excel and reporting software skills,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely project billings, payables, receivables, payroll, and other financial activities.
• Maintain and improve project KPI reports, ensuring data accuracy and supporting improvements to the financial reporting system.
• Collaborate with divisional operations leaders, customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to meet financial reporting requirements.
• Act as a liaison with our bankers.
• Prepare and present financial analysis and explain variances to the project team and Finance.
• Mentor finance team members, providing guidance, support, and professional development to strengthen team performance.
• Partner with the Regional Controller to ensure accurate job costing and work-in-progress (WIP) analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Financial reporting software

Job description

The State Group, a long‑standing multi-trade industrial contractor, seeks a Finance Manager for its Evansville, Indiana operation (MelKay subsidiary). You will oversee project accounting, costing, and financial reporting for a diverse portfolio in the southern Indiana region, guiding a finance team and collaborating with operations and external bankers.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of finance experience, a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and strong Excel and reporting software skills,