Finance Operations Manager

Lunda Construction Co., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking a Finance Operations Manager to join our office in Rosemount, MN.

About Lunda Construction:

Excellence in Construction since 1938

Lunda Construction Co. is a major heavy/highway, civil and industrial general contractor with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of Engineering and Excellence, with the Safety of the workforce and traveling public being the highest priority.

Building isn’t just a job. At Lunda Construction Co., it is our passion. With every project we undertake, we set the bar high and provide the best people in the industry, with a true love of what we do to make our Customers’ vision a reality.  From inception to completion, we use the latest techniques and technologies to make sure that the project stays on point and on budget. Even after a project's completion, our post-construction teams work to ensure that our Customers are satisfied.

At Lunda Construction Co., we believe that our work stands as a testament to the quality and excellence that we as a company stand for.  Notable projects include, The Wakota Bridge and Crosstown Commons projects in Minnesota, the Lake Butte des Morts Crossing, and Maple-Oregon Bridge projects in Wisconsin, and the City Center Riverwalk and Montello Dam Reconstruction projects in Wisconsin.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Finance Operations Manager at Lunda Construction, reporting to Chief Financial Officer you will have the opportunity to be an integral member of the finance and accounting organization. This individual will be engaged in the ongoing review of complex projects, claims, disputed change orders and identifying early warning signs of problem projects. This individual will be engaged in the ongoing review of contract accounting revenue recognition, participate in the implementation and enforcement of corporate objectives, and be responsible for providing accurate and timely analysis as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess and analyze risks impacting the organization from an accounting/finance and operational perspective. This includes financial reporting, cash flow, and other working capital reporting.

• Develop early warning indicators of projects at risk of new or growing costs in excess (“CIE” or unbilled receivable) positions.

• Work with job cost accountant to ensure proper cost tracking, including change order management and project setup.

• Collaborate with project management to conduct/review cost variance analysis of reported data to identify trends and mitigate potential budget impacts.

• Review of contract accounting revenue recognition, contract provisions and claims revenue recognition.

• Develop ongoing HCSS implementation strategies for job cost reporting and management.

• Work with business unit and project teams, third party claims consultants and outside counsel (as necessary) to understand the status of major disputes, amounts being pursued, and amounts being recognized as recoverable in accordance with GAAP.

• The ability to review technical and non-technical documentation (job cost reports and budget information, construction schedules, progress reports, correspondence, etc.) to identify key issues and details.

• Actively participate in business unit performance review meetings.

• Assist with financial management team on monthly closing.

• Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field

• CPA is preferred.

• Experience in the construction industry.

• Has a strong accounting technical background and understanding of GAAP.

• Strong skills using relevant software tools: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

• Ability to travel as needed (generally under 25% but may vary).

• Possesses excellent analytical, organizational and abstract reasoning skills; has a natural ability for being detail oriented and accurate with numbers and reporting.

• Is a problem solver and can summarize and present reporting results, including explanations and variance analysis. Highly collaborative and perceptive and shows prudent analysis in problem solving.

• Results oriented with ability to demonstrate good judgment.

• Strong ability to plan and organize multiple projects and tasks under strict deadlines.

• Strong written and oral communication skills, excellent soft skills and ability to motivate and influence all levels of management.

Expected Salary range is $100,000 - $150,000 depending upon experience!

Lunda Construction builds extraordinary projects, and we need exceptional talent. Join us and together we will build the future.