Project Finance Operations Supervisor

Mortenson

Project Finance Operations Supervisor managing a team and overseeing financial processes in construction. Responsible for budgeting, billing, and contract administration in the Denver group.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,200 - $154,800 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manages a team of Project Accountants
Reviews contracts and understands contract terms, prepare summaries of key contract terms
Administration of project set-ups, ensuring conformity to the contract terms
Oversee the preparation of monthly project billings, in accordance with contractual requirements for both cost based and fixed price contracts:
Ensure that all costs are billed on a timely basis
Resolve customer or project team billing issues as they arise
Assist group leadership in the timely collection of contract billings
Follow up with customer contacts as requested and monitor overall cash position of projects to ensure favorable cash flow
Perform and review budget allocations
Provide assistance to project cost functions
Support project teams in developing Project Financial Projections (PFP)
Work with Accounts Payable to set up new vendors, coordinate payments, or daily check issuances
Set up new subcontracts, process subcontractor pay applications
Supervise the accurate and timely deployment of: project billing process, subcontractor certified payroll reports, and specialized reporting as requested
Support collections of receivables
Collect sales and use tax information
Support the billing, reporting, and inventory processes for equipment operations
Provide support for project audits
Preparation of the monthly financial reports
Lead and actively participate in project financial reviews for operating groups, providing insights and recommendations to project leadership, operating group leadership, and business partners.
Review and understanding of Job Schedule and Cash Position
Support percentage‑of‑completion processes, including revenue recognition scenarios
Participate in and lead assigned initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration or related field. Or equivalent years of experience.
Minimum of 7 years related experience
Previous experience with large ERP System
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills
Ability to understand complex construction business concepts
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to handle multiple projects at a time
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to internal and external customers
Leadership skills; ability to set direction and implement changes across a team
Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

project accountingcontract managementbudget allocationfinancial reportingbilling processesrevenue recognitionfinancial projectionssubcontractor managementsales and use taxproject audits

Soft Skills

customer serviceorganizational skillsattention to detailcommunication skillsleadershipteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementadaptabilityprofessional attitude

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in business administration