Financial Analyst - Construction

Now CFO•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing steel fabrication company in the construction industry based in Nashville, TN is seeking a Financial Analyst - Construction to join their team. Reporting to the Owner and Fractional CFO, this role is built for a construction accounting professional who is equally comfortable owning the day-to-day accounting and thinking analytically about what the numbers mean for the business. You will be the financial backbone of the operation, working closely with project managers and operations to track costs, analyze margins, and help drive smart decisions. This role carries a clear path toward Controller for the right candidate.

Requirements

Solid construction accounting background with hands-on experience in WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate it clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Comfortable owning the full accounting function including close, compliance, and audit readiness
High proficiency in Excel
Business-partnering mindset with a desire to be useful to operations, not just accurate in a back office
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with project managers and field teams
Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable moving quickly in a growing environment
Growth mindset with ambition to develop into a Controller-level role over time

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage Intacct, Procore, Viewpoint, or similar construction accounting platforms
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Familiarity with AIA billing and subcontractor management
Power BI or other data visualization experience a plus

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, month-end close, general ledger, compliance, and payroll coordination
Manage WIP and POC accounting including all related journal entries and schedules
Perform job costing and project margin analysis, connecting estimating-to-actual data back to project managers and operations teams
Track and analyze labor and equipment costs, identifying and clearly communicating variances
Build and maintain 60-90 day cash flow forecasts to support operational planning
Produce financial reporting that field and project leaders can actually use, going beyond back-office outputs to tell the story behind the numbers
Partner cross-functionally with operations and project management as a trusted business partner
Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison to the external CPA firm
Support continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and reporting