1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Forge Search Senior Recruiter at Forge Search || Placing top talent within Accounting & Finance We are partnering with a rapidly growing construction contractor in Columbia, SC, in search of a strong Finance Manager to lead their accounting and finance team. In this role, you will oversee all financial operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, project costing, and more. As a key leader within the organization, you will collaborate across departments to drive financial performance while mentoring a small accounting team and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture. With the company’s strong organic growth, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and "leave your fingerprints" on the organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where they can wear multiple hats and drive process improvements. This is a fully onsite role based in Columbia, SC. Essential Duties & Functions - Oversee accounts payable and receivable, inventory management, and general ledger maintenance. - Manage timely and accurate month-end close activities. - Maintain and document accounting policies and procedures. - Prepare and analyze accurate month end financial reports reflecting monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date results. - Provide verbal and written analysis of the actual results compared to budget/forecast, recommending and facilitating business decisions to improve results. - Analyze overhead costs, understand and communicate trends. - Analyze project job costs and ensure accurate accounting. Consider and recommend job pricing strategies to increase profitability. - Create and maintain an annual budget and quarterly forecasts in collaboration with the management team. - Maintain banking relationships in partnership with leadership. - Review daily/weekly cash requirements. - Develop and maintain cash flow forecast. - Ensure accounts are properly funded across legal entities daily. - Establish and maintain a system of internal controls. - Manage insurance programs property, general liability and workers compensation. - Maintain relationship with external CPA. - Ensure tax compliance and regulatory reporting in partnership with external CPA (including timely income, sales tax filings & 941’s). - Coordinate the financial statement review or audit, as appropriate. - Prepare business and contractor licenses. - Hire, train and retain accounting and finance staff. - Develop cross-training program across accounting functions. - Develop and maintain SOP’s for all accounting functions. - Assess accounting operations and recommend improvements. - Assist as needed with pre-qualifications and general contractors and subcontractors. - Assist President and other management personnel with projects as needed. - Complete other duties assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance - Strong work ethic and integrity - Strong interpersonal skills, including collaboration and communication - High attention to detail - Proficient in Excel - Ability to manage competing priorities For confidential consideration, please email or apply directly. Seniority level - Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type - Employment type Full-time Job function - Job function Accounting/Auditing - Industries Construction Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Forge Search by 2x Get notified about new Finance Manager jobs in Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area . Columbia, SC $120,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago Regional Finance Manager - A/E/C Industry Senior Manager of Financial Data and Analytics Sr. Operations Accounting Manager - Pioneer Frozen Foods South Carolina Columbia, SC $62,500.00-$71,000.00 3 weeks ago Controller – Lead Financial Oversight & Compliance Columbia, SC $120,000.00-$150,000.00 1 day ago Columbia, SC $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Senior Technical Project Manager - Workday Financial Management (REMOTE) Columbia, SC $85,000.00-$100,000.00 3 days ago Columbia, SC $80,000.00-$105,000.00 4 weeks ago Columbia, SC $50,000.00-$55,000.00 1 month ago Epic Analyst Associate, Willow, FT, Days, Remote We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr