Operations Financial Manager

Bernhard - Metairie, LA

Full-time - Senior

Metairie, LA

51-100 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Divisional Financial Manager at Bernhard LLC is responsible for overseeing the financial aspects of projects within the division, ensuring accurate forecasting, monitoring costs, and communicating financial results to project teams and management. This role plays a critical part in validating project profitability, managing labor forecasts, and ensuring compliance with financial processes and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Regularly perform financial project reviews to validate anticipated gross profit derived from expected contract values and forecasted cost.
• Prepare reports and analysis to support project management in managing labor on a week-over-week basis.
• Monitor manpower plans against planned work and provide feedback to project management.
• Review costs and commitments for equipment, subcontract, material, and other direct job costs.
• Ensure contract value in accounting system reflects change orders and minimize change order exposure.
• Monitor timeliness of billings and Over/Under billings, including understanding the billing process.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collection by managers.
• Understand labor calculations, burden, and related charges.
• Ensure adherence to jurisdictional sales and use tax requirements for project locations.
• Review and approve Job Cost Transfers and participate in project cost code setups.
• Lead the budget process and prepare division/business unit budgets, including analysis and reporting of actual against budget.
• Continue personal development in industry strategies to suggest improvements and drive profitability.
• Ensure project management and administration are trained to utilize financial tools and software.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and technology skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of GAAP and understanding of ASC 606.
• Construction accounting experience and mechanical construction experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a cost engineer, cost analyst, or project cost accountant.
• Proficiency in construction accounting software, budgeting, and scheduling, with experience in PENTA.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement
• Supportive environment for continuous learning and development