Finance Business Partner - Construction
McCarthy Building Co
Houston, TX 77046
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance Business Partner is responsible for the overall financial health, transparency, and compliance of the “Business” (the McCarthy Operations within the Houston Metroplex) and will partner, collaborate and provide support on financial and accounting matters for the Business. This position reports directly to the Director of Finance based in Atlanta. Occasional travel to project sites and McCarthy offices outside of the Houston Metroplex. Construction experience needed.
The role partners closely with Operations, Regional Finance, Yard/Equipment, Procurement, Risk Management, and Corporate Accounting to:
- Provide real-time financial visibility and decision support to the Business
- Monitor accurate, timely, and compliant billing, forecasting, and reporting by the projects within the Business
- Anticipate and address risks/opportunities, margin erosion, and cash flow challenges
- Elevate project teams’ financial acumen and reinforce standard tools, processes, and controls
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a primary financial partner to Project Directors, Project Managers, and field leaders, participating in key planning, risk, and execution meetings.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to Operations and Finance leadership—combining strong business judgment with financial rigor
- Proactively identify and communicate financial risks, opportunities, trends, and root causes (productivity, scope growth, rework, commercial disputes, etc.).
- Coordinate the business unit(s) profit forecasting process, assist with business unit and regional financial statements, budgets, volume and gross profit forecasts and other financial analysis and forecasts.
- Lead FP&A process related to the business unit(s) resulting from profit forecasts and monthly cost updates
- Work directly with business unit(s) leader, VP Ops and directors to assist in annual operating plan development and financial analysis including historical data analysis and ongoing scenario planning
- Assist business unit(s) in proactively monitoring project financial performance including project audits, financial analysis, project set-up and margin plan development/tracking. Also including project level support for project cost and financial issues
- Work with regional accounting partners in monthly and year end close activities related to business unit including project cash positions, AR/AP tracking, G&A analysis/tracking, project lifecycle assistance, chargeouts, etc.
- Lead and develop project accountants assigned to business unit(s) and projects
- Promote service oriented, customer friendly approach to our accounting and finance operations and facilitate timely resolution of issues and questions within the business unit(s), including project staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required. Experience with construction industry finances can be a substitute.
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in project accounting and/or financial analysis, preferably in construction or asset-intensive industries.
- Solid understanding of construction accounting
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Project budgeting/forecasting and cost control
- Construction contract types (lump sum, cost-plus, GMP, joint ventures)
- Owner and subcontractor billing and change management
- Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) and FP&A platforms used for forecasting and KPI reporting. Proactive, self-motivated, organized and able to work independently
- Effective problem-solver and decision-maker
- Proficiency with ERP and project accounting systems (e.g., CMiC, Oracle or similar), and strong Excel / data analysis capabilities.
- Strong financial acumen, analysis abilities, communication skills and the confidence to collaborate and build relationships with a variety of staff at all levels
- Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and follow-through in a dynamic project environment with multiple stakeholders.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.