Finance Business Partner - Mission Critical at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. – Phoenix, Arizona

• 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

• 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

• 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.