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 [email protected] 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