Operations Finance Manager - Construction Industry

Operations Finance Manager

About PURIS

PURIS operates across North America as the largest independent trenchless rehabilitation provider with 900 employees dedicated to building lasting infrastructure with smart, sustainable resource management. The PURIS Family of Companies provide trenchless renewal solutions in the water, wastewater, and stormwater markets. Our environmentally friendly solutions work within the existing infrastructure to save time, minimize environmental impact, and cause fewer community disruptions. With an unrivaled toolbox of technologies, PURIS has the RIGHT solution for each project.

Job Summary Description

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of accounting and finance for the assigned region to ensure accuracy, timely completion and compliance with Company policies.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Provide financial and analytical support to Regional Vice President including consolidation of financial reports, financial analysis and other related financial reporting requirements to ensure GAAP and Company policies are achieved.
• Provide accounting support during the month end financial close process including the review of invoices, hourly and salary payroll, equipment profitability, subcontractor/supplier agreements, materials financials, inventory, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals to achieve Company deadlines per US GAAP compliance. Prepare, review, and post journal entries to support the monthly close process when applicable.
• Work within the various operational finance functions (payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, subcontract/contract administration, material billings, equipment reporting, etc.) to obtain an understanding and mastery of daily, weekly and monthly operational finance tasks and responsibilities.
• Preparation and management of operations budgets and forecasts, in conjunction with the Regional Vice President to ensure accurate and timely reporting and cost control.
• Assist with internal audits and self-audits of all business functions to ensure that established internal controls are followed to maintain compliance with Company’s policies and procedures.
• Provide support and leadership for continuous process improvements to improve business profitability and efficiency. Provide essential bridge from finance and accounting to operational functions within the Company. Responsibility to create, maintain and evaluate financial and statistical models used to support operational decisions; including ad hoc projects, capable of leading multi-functional teams, etc.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 7 years practical work experience, background in construction preferred
• 2 - 4 years of experience in Budget/Finance, Financial Reporting or Accounting.
• 1 years management/supervisory experience
• Progressive and experience in business and accounting related functions, preferably in the heavy-civil construction and construction materials industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to provide creative solutions to real-time challenges.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills, properly manage resources.
• Ability to research, retrieve and organize data to prepare reports.
• Set priorities and organize work to meet strict deadlines.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to effectively work with Executive team.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work under pressure and analyze problems/issues with a root cause approach.
• Advanced Excel functionality and advanced writing and communication skills.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes medical/Rx, dental, vision, critical illness and accident insurance, and short-term disability.
• Several 100% company-paid benefits including:
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Bonus program
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.