Finance Manager - Project Accounting

Overview

At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.

Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
• 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
• The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.

*Please note: this position works out of our West LA office 3x per week, with the option to work from home 2x per week.

Responsibilities

The Regional Finance Manager is responsible for leading all financial and accounting activities for a $200M region. The position balances strong financial governance and forward-looking analysis with hands-on management and development of the 7-10 regional finance team, risk management, and company standards.

• Lead the finance and accounting function for a $200M regional portfolio, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and alignment with corporate and regional objectives.
• Establish annual performance goals for team; conduct regular coaching, performance evaluations, and development planning.
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and client-focused financial stewardship.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 7–10 finance professionals, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable culture through constructive feedback.
• Liaison between region and company finance leadership.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to regional senior leadership, delivering timely, accurate analytics that inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Prepare and analyze regional P&L, WIP and ad hoc reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Lead regional forecasting, and scenario analysis in support of annual planning and long-term strategy.
• Collaborate with operations on project-level financial performance, including Cost-to-Complete reviews, variance analysis, and identifying risk and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and financial governance standards.
• Partner cross-functionally across the business—including Operations, Accounting, Risk Management, and Corporate Finance to ensure alignment and execution of regional priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and reporting to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably within construction, engineering, or professional services.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams and partnering with senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of construction financials, including WIP, P&L, forecasting, and cost management.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field preferred

We look forward to hearing from you!

EEO Information

Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary Range Information

Los Angeles Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 The range stated is specific to Los Angeles.  Placement within the listed range depends on many factors including, but not limited to years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles) and internal company equity.