Finance Manager

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Job Summary:

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Major Responsibilities:

• Review and manage project financial accounts and reporting to ensure compliance, controls, and timely issue escalation.
• Maintain accuracy of project books, including general ledger, job cost, and commitment ledgers.
• Ensure the site accounting team understands prime contract financial requirements.
• Deliver all finance and accounting reports accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support project goals.
• Respond promptly and accurately to client and project management inquiries.
• Drive effective cash management through timely invoicing of third-party costs.
• Oversee direct-hire timekeeping and coordinate with BBS Service Center for payroll processing.
• Liaise with Labor Relations and site management on labor agreements, incentives, and wage compliance.
• Coordinate with Labor Relations and BBS Payroll on wage bulletins.
• Manage accounts payable to ensure timely supplier payments and compliance with PO/subcontract terms.
• Support Project Controls with financial analysis, cost estimates, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting.
• Lead, train, and develop site finance team members.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's or master's degree (or international equivalent) and 13-15 years of relevant experience or 17-19 years of relevant work experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of organizational structure, policies and procedures.
• Experience and proficiency in standard accounting functions such as payroll, payables, receivables, billing and financial accounting. Highly skilled in analyzing and problem-solving techniques as applied to accounting.
• Excellent skills in working with and communicating effectively orally and in writing with internal and external personnel.
• Experience in supervisory activities such as distribution and control of work, performance evaluation, coaching, interviewing, and training and development of personnel.
• Very proficient in computer applications and common software products. Able to develop complex spreadsheets with complex formulas, macros and ad hoc report writing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial issues including an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and techniques.
• Good Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively function in a matrix organization and manage complex high-volume activities.
• Requires working knowledge of computer systems operations as applied to accounting functions at larger projects.
• Ability to analyze financial data, provide early recognition of potential problems and provide effective and innovative thought processes in handling complex financial issues/problems.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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