Finance Manager (Construction Industry) - Columbia, South Carolina

MissionHires is partnering with an established, reputable construction company in the Columbia, SC metro area to hire a Finance Manager. This leader will plan and direct accounting and finance across multiple legal entities, own month-end close and reporting, drive budgeting/forecasting, manage treasury and cash flow, oversee compliance and risk (insurance, bonds, audits, taxes), and grow a high-performing accounting team. Competitive benefits, 401(k) with match, bonus potential, and the opportunity to influence pricing and profitability.

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, inventory accounting, and general ledger maintenance
• Manage timely and accurate month-end close activities
• Maintain and document accounting policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (monthly, quarterly, YTD)
• Coordinate Weekly Flash Report and Monthly KPI workbook
• Provide written and verbal variance analysis vs. budget/forecast and recommend actions
• Analyze overhead trends and communicate insights
• Analyze project job costs and ensure accurate accounting
• Partner with President and VP on job pricing strategies to increase profitability
• Create and maintain the annual budget with management
• Develop and update quarterly forecasts with management
• Maintain banking relationships with President and VP
• Review daily/weekly cash needs with leadership and develop cash flow forecasts
• Ensure proper funding across legal entities on a daily basis
• Establish and maintain a strong system of internal controls
• Manage insurance programs (property, general liability, workers’ comp)
• Manage project bonds and related documentation
• Maintain relationship with external CPA and coordinate reviews/audits
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance with external CPA (income tax, sales tax, 941s)
• Prepare business and contractor licenses
• Create a positive work environment; hire, train, and retain accounting/finance staff
• Develop cross-training across accounting functions
• Assess accounting operations and recommend process and system improvements
• Assist with pre-qualifications for general contractors/subcontractors
• Support President and management with ad-hoc projects and other assigned duties

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, including 1+ year managing people
• Direct experience in the construction industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong work ethic, integrity, collaboration, and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Availability to work 45–50 hours per week
• Preferred: Experience with AI billing software
• Preferred: Experience with Foundation Construction Software
• Preferred: Glass industry experience

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