Business Manager

HNM Systems

HNM Systems is the leading tech-enabled professional services provider, shaping the workforce across the telecom, energy, and technology sectors. We connect specialized talent with direct hire, contract-to-hire, and consulting opportunities that support fiber expansion, digital infrastructure, wireless networks, and smart grid energy solutions. Our innovative approach delivers high-impact outcomes, with a 94% success rate in talent placement and project execution. Relentlessly people-driven, HNM Systems sets the industry standard through exceptional employee experience and long-term client value.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role offers hands-on exposure to the financial operations of a large, multi-state construction program supporting critical digital infrastructure. You will partner directly with field operations and engineering teams, translating real-time activity into meaningful financial insights. With visibility across forecasting, accounting, and project performance, this position provides a strong foundation for growth within construction finance and business operations.

Overview

We are seeking a Business Manager to support day-to-day business and financial operations for an active construction program. This onsite role partners closely with field operations, engineering, and corporate finance to ensure accurate forecasting, disciplined project accounting, and strong financial governance across the program.

This position will work on-site in Boulder or Denver, Colorado.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain project-level budgets and forecasts aligned to field schedules and construction milestones
• Support monthly accounting close activities, including accruals, work-in-progress (WIP), variance analysis, and management reporting
• Oversee day-to-day coordination of accounts payable and accounts receivable for assigned workstreams
• Monitor project financial performance and identify cost, cash flow, and profitability drivers
• Validate revenue recognition, customer billing, and payment collection in accordance with contractual terms
• Track material planning and customer order logistics, connecting procurement impacts to schedule and cash flow
• Partner cross-functionally with construction crews, field managers, engineering, and finance teams to ensure operational and financial alignment
• Assist with contract, subcontract, and change order administration and maintain clean project accounting records
• Prepare ad hoc analysis on unit costs, productivity, and spend to support field decision-making
• Support risk identification, dispute visibility, and insurance claim documentation as needed
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 1–3 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, or construction/business operations
• Hands-on exposure to project accounting, AP, and AR with high-dollar transactions
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
• Ability to read and understand contractual business and financial requirements
• Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with field teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting or project-based environments
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., D365 or similar)
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-state programs
• Power BI or similar reporting tools experience

Work Environment / Additional Information

• On-site role - can be based in Boulder or Denver, CO

Compensation and Benefits

• Target annual salary range: $95,000 – $115,000
• Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications

EEO / Disclaimer (USA)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position. This job description is subject to revision, and it may be updated to reflect changes in the role or organization.

HNM Systems utilizes legally permissible drug and background checks as part of our screening process. Essential requirements of the position include eligibility to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship now or in the future.

It is the policy of HNM Systems, Inc., to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information and/or marital status. HNM Systems, Inc is compliant with the Fair Chance Ordinance as applicable and will consider all qualified applications for employment.