Project Finance Manager

South Mountain Company•West Tisbury, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Finance Manager supports financial coordination for construction projects at South Mountain Company. This role helps ensure project finances are accurate, organized, and aligned from early estimating through billing and closeout. You’ll work closely with our Director of Construction, Director of Finance, and Project Leads to maintain clear project financial records, support project decision-making, and keep projects financially on track. The role brings a cross-project perspective, helping ensure financial information is consistent, reliable, and useful for project teams. South Mountain Company works on a range of projects, including custom homes, renovations, institutional work, and community projects on Martha’s Vineyard. The Project Finance Manager will work closely with project teams to support financial coordination across these projects from early estimating construction and project closeout. The Project Finance Manager plays an important role in helping project teams understand and manage the financial side of their work. By maintaining clear financial records and supporting billing and reporting processes, this role helps ensure projects move forward smoothly and that teams have the information they need to make informed decisions. South Mountain Company uses role levels to reflect scope of responsibility and professional growth. Project Finance Manager roles may evolve over time as experience, judgment, and responsibility increase. Growth typically includes taking greater ownership of project financial coordination, helping resolve financial issues independently, and supporting consistency across multiple projects. Role development focuses on deepening understanding of project delivery, financial systems, and collaboration with project teams and Finance.

Requirements

Experience in project or construction accounting
Strong understanding of job costing, billing cycles, and contract-based billing structures
Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy
Ability to work independently across multiple projects
Comfort working in accounting and project management systems
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Interest in how construction projects are delivered and managed
Comfort working full time in our office

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records across multiple construction projects
Coordinate estimating support including unit cost tracking and budget setup
Perform cost analysis and support project budget reporting
Track and manage change-orders
Prepare and review invoices aligned with project progress and approved billing schedules
Manage construction accounts receivable and resolve routine billing inquiries
Manage AIA documentation and contract-related billing requirements
Maintain job-costing information in Procore and related financial systems
Support Project Leads and construction leadership with financial reporting
Work with the Finance team to maintain consistent project accounting practices
Work with the Construction team to maintain our Procore project management system