Financial Manager

Genpro Energy Solutions • Piedmont, SD

12d • $105,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Manager leads project financial planning, budget management, forecasting, and cost control across the organization’s EPC solar projects. The role collaborates with the Director of Project Controls and Financial Oversight, project managers, estimating, engineering, and procurement teams to establish baseline budgets, validate forecasts, monitor cost and margin performance, and provide data-driven insights that support successful project delivery.

The position oversees financial accuracy from estimating and contract award through project completion. It handles project budget, cost, and cash flow responsibilities, supervises the Budget Analyst, tracks change orders, supports strategic KPI implementation and reporting, and helps prepare executive-level financial reports. The Financial Manager also supports improvements to financial workflows, reporting tools, and operational efficiency through better use of data and emerging technologies.

This is an exempt, full-time position based in person at GenPro’s headquarters in Piedmont, South Dakota, with hybrid flexibility available for the right candidate. The stated annual pay range is $105,000 to $115,000, with potential for a bonus based on project performance.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of accounting, financial analysis, or project finance experience, including experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, change order management, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with margin analysis, KPI development, and preparing financial reports for executive audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong financial analysis, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional project teams and identify process improvements.
• Applicants considered for hire must pass a background check and drug test before beginning work.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; an associate’s degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience working in construction, EPC, energy infrastructure, or renewable energy industries.
• Experience working with project financial systems, accounting software, or ERP platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and develop the Budget Analyst, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables for accuracy, and supporting professional growth.
• Establish priorities, timelines, and quality standards for project financial tracking and reporting.
• Manage solar EPC project budgets from contract initiation through final project completion.
• Assist the estimating team with creating baseline budgets, ensuring budgets are accurately structured by cost code before project kickoff.
• Track project costs against approved budgets and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track change orders from initiation through approval and ensure their budget, forecast, and contract value impacts are accurately reflected.
• Ensure project expenses are accurately assigned to the correct cost codes and project accounts.
• Help maintain accurate financial tracking across project management and accounting systems, including Procore and ERP platforms.
• Review and validate project forecasts for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead cost trend and margin analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in forecasting project labor costs, manpower utilization, and operational performance metrics.
• Perform variance analysis comparing projected budgets with actual costs and identify drivers of cost fluctuations.
• Prepare regular budget and financial performance reports for project managers, leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports summarizing project and portfolio performance.
• Develop, implement, and report on strategic KPIs.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support decisions about project performance and profitability.
• Support leadership with financial analysis related to project profitability, revenue recognition, and cost trends.
• Assist with project cash flow forecasting and financial tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee purchase and sales orders to ensure project commitments, costs, and revenue are accurately tracked.
• Monitor project financial commitments, including subcontractor costs, materials procurement, and internal labor allocation.
• Identify and support improvements to budgeting workflows, financial tracking, and reporting tools.
• Assist in implementing improved financial reporting systems and data management processes as the organization grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree