Manager – Project Finance Operations

Mortenson

Manager of Project Finance Operations leading finance operations for multi-year construction projects at Mortenson. Overseeing billing, team management, and stakeholder collaboration.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,600 - $178,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a team of PFO Accountants and Supervisors who support the finance and accounting needs of multiple project teams managing multi-year construction projects ranging in size from $2M to $200M+
Understanding of scope and areas of work included within contracts, as well as other contractual requirements to advise PFO accountants and project teams on the best methods for project setup in the financial applications.
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
Gain an understanding of the components of labor cost in the geographic areas where the operating group's projects are located.
Oversee the timely processing of subcontractor and material supplier applications for payment.
Ensure that all project costs are processed accurately and timely
Understand the sales and use tax rules for jurisdictions where projects are located; working with corporate tax team to research tax implications when we are entering new operating geographies
Provide assistance to project teams in following various contractual requirements including, but not limited to, certified payroll reporting, minority participation reporting, owner-controlled insurance programs and specialized reporting for Federal government projects.
Assist the project managers and the PFO accountants in the preparation of monthly project financial projections.
Represent the best interests of the Company in working with project auditors; Assist as requested with annual and special audit situations
Active Participant in Group Financial Reviews
Other duties as assigned and requested by Operating Group leadership, Finance leadership, or Senior Leadership Team.
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience
Minimum seven years prior Finance experience
Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP applications
Construction industry exposure is beneficial, not required
Seeking candidates with:
Strong project management capability
Understanding of financial operations processes
High-level problem-solving ability
Strong leadership, collaboration and relationship management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills

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

financial applicationsproject billingcost accountingcontract managementfinancial projectionscertified payroll reportingminority participation reportingsales and use tax rulesaudit assistanceproject financial management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationrelationship managementproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillsteam developmentcustomer servicecash flow managementdiversity awareness

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting