Senior Project Finance Lead – Construction

Turner Construction Company; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Philadelphia seeks an experienced finance professional to manage financial execution on complex construction projects. You will oversee billing, forecasting, and controls, coordinating with field operations, clients, and finance to ensure accurate reporting. The role demands GAAP compliance, strong communication, and leadership within a high-stakes project team. The position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, engineering or related field with 8 years of project or construction finance experience.
• In-depth knowledge of project accounting, billing, receivables, collections, cashflow management, forecasting, budget audits, and reporting.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract language.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and company policies.
• Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High organization and attention to detail.
• Integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; convey complex information clearly.
• Self-motivated with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide project financial oversight and compliance from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage billing, receivables, and collections for the project operations.
• Confirm client contractual requirements and billing terms.
• Collaborate on budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models with project leaders.
• Review budgets for accuracy and reflect risks and potential impacts.
• Lead owner audits and support internal reviews and cost audits.
• Lead month-end close including WIP, cost-to-complete, revenue recognition.
• Summarize financial performance indicators and present to leadership; identify risks.
• Contribute to ORM and PIM discussions and other financial health checks.
• Improve processes, tools, templates for better financial visibility and accuracy.
• Forecast with operations on project WIP and related forecasts.
• May supervise finance team and participate in hiring; provide training on systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Prioritization

Integrity

Contract interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Philadelphia seeks an experienced finance professional to manage financial execution on complex construction projects. You will oversee billing, forecasting, and controls, coordinating with field operations, clients, and finance to ensure accurate reporting. The role demands GAAP compliance, strong communication, and leadership within a high-stakes project team. The position is full-time and on-site.