Strategic Finance Manager - Luxury Homebuilder (Houston)

We Search People; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

We Search People is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the financial operations for a premier luxury homebuilder based in Houston, TX. You will own day-to-day activities, from invoicing and payroll to subcontractor compliance and coordinating with legal counsel.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage client invoicing, drawings, AP/AR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with labor laws. This is a growth-focused role with substantial influence over financial strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within residential construction or luxury homebuilding.
• Strong understanding of construction job costing, draw schedules and project-based billing.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Confident communicator with vendors, trade partners and legal counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all client invoicing and draw schedules across active projects.
• Oversee AP/AR including subcontractor/vendor invoice review and payment processing.
• Process payroll for field and office staff with compliance to labour regulations.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between the company and its subcontractor and vendor base.
• Ensure all subcontractors maintain current insurance certificates, licenses, and compliance documentation.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the company and outside legal counsel on contract matters, disputes, lien releases, and project-related legal issues.
• Maintain organised records of all contracts, amendments, and legal correspondence.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Payroll processing

Invoicing & draw schedules

Construction job costing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Construction accounting software

Job description

We Search People is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager to lead the financial operations for a premier luxury homebuilder based in Houston, TX. You will own day-to-day activities, from invoicing and payroll to subcontractor compliance and coordinating with legal counsel.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will manage client invoicing, drawings, AP/AR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with labor laws. This is a growth-focused role with substantial influence over financial strategy.