Finance Manager

Finance Manager – Bechtel Corporation

Requisition

Work Locations:
Chandler, AZ;
Glendale, AZ

Telework:
Part-Time Telework

We have been helping customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries since 1898. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

The Finance & Accounting Manager oversees all project financial operations, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and effective risk management. This role manages accounting functions including payroll, payables, receivables, and reporting, while providing leadership and development for the site finance team. Responsibilities include maintaining project books, supporting client and project management inquiries, driving cash management and invoicing, and partnering with stakeholders to resolve complex financial issues.

• Review and manage project financial accounts and reporting to ensure compliance, controls, and timely issue escalation.
• Maintain accuracy of project books, including general ledger, job cost, and commitment ledgers.
• Ensure the site accounting team understands prime contract financial requirements.
• Deliver all finance and accounting reports accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to support project goals.
• Respond promptly and accurately to client and project management inquiries.
• Drive effective cash management through timely invoicing of third‑party costs.
• Oversee direct‑hire timekeeping and coordinate with BBS Service Center for payroll processing.
• Liaise with Labor Relations and site management on labor agreements, incentives, and wage compliance.
• Coordinate with Labor Relations and BBS Payroll on wage bulletins.
• Manage accounts payable to ensure timely supplier payments and compliance with PO/subcontract terms.
• Support Project Controls with financial analysis, cost estimates, forecasts, and ad hoc reporting.
• Lead, train, and develop site finance team members.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 13–15 years of relevant experience, or 17–19 years of relevant work experience.

• Understanding of organizational structure, policies and procedures.
• Experience and proficiency in standard accounting functions such as payroll, payables, receivables, billing and financial accounting; highly skilled in analyzing and problem‑solving techniques as applied to accounting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in supervisory activities such as distribution and control of work, performance evaluation, coaching, interviewing, and training and development of personnel.
• Very proficient in computer applications and common software products. Able to develop complex spreadsheets with advanced formulas, macros and ad hoc report writing.
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial issues including an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, practices, and techniques.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to effectively function in a matrix organization and manage complex high‑volume activities.
• Knowledge of computer systems operations as applied to accounting functions at larger projects.
• Ability to analyze financial data, recognize potential problems early, and provide innovative solutions for complex financial issues.

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As a global company, Bechtel embraces a diverse mix of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences, making us a trusted partner and innovative problem‑solver.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e‑mail their request to .