Senior Portfolio Finance Manager

Fluence•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Senior Portfolio Finance Manager manages and tracks the commercial and financial aspects of a portfolio of Fluence’s largest and most complex projects in the Americas. The role partners closely with project managers and other internal stakeholders, as well as customers, suppliers, and outside contractors. It requires a background in accounting and finance, contract administration, and infrastructure and construction projects. The position is responsible for accounting compliance, adherence to commercial contract terms, internal financial and operational controls, customer contract changes, supplier claims, and operational excellence. The manager maintains project forecasts and estimates at completion, monitors project risks and performance, and supports reliable project delivery. The role reports to the Director, Portfolio Finance Management and also mentors junior Portfolio Finance Managers and helps improve project onboarding and execution processes.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience financially managing large projects.
Experience with project scopes involving engineering, procurement and construction, equipment supply, and services agreements.
Advanced understanding of project accounting methods, including percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
Advanced knowledge of project-related activities and the project lifecycle.
Advanced understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions.
Advanced understanding of project risk management requirements, including insurance, securities, guarantees, and liquidated damages.
Experience negotiating directly with customers and suppliers.
Experience using SAP, Unifier, Primavera, or similar systems.
Strong background using Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience financially managing large projects in the energy sector.
MBA or CPA.

Responsibilities

Manage financial responsibility for a portfolio of the largest and most complex projects in the Americas region.
Work with project managers to provide timely transparency into performance against budget and maintain monthly Estimates at Completion for revenue, cost, and margin.
Ensure adherence to applicable accounting guidelines, including revenue recognition conclusions.
Ensure adherence to commercial terms and conditions and highlight associated risks.
Maintain accurate project forecasts that incorporate known risks and opportunities.
Execute Order-to-Cash internal controls and act as a peer reviewer to ensure control compliance.
Improve project performance through change orders and supplier claims.
Review, verify, and process project-related transactions, including purchase requisitions and invoices.
Track, evaluate, and help mitigate contract penalties, including performance guarantees and liquidated damages for delays.
Organize project reviews throughout each contract’s life.
Report non-conformance costs and help identify Solution Groups.
Manage construction subcontractors and other suppliers to maintain project delivery timelines and quality.
Understand and manage sales, property, and personal tax requirements.
Mentor new or junior-level Portfolio Finance Managers.
Continuously improve project onboarding and execution processes.