Associate, Construction Finance

Dagen is recruiting an Associate, Construction Finance for a growing LNG client located in Downtown Houston. This is a full-time, in-office position supporting large-scale, multi-billion-dollar capital projects.

The Associate will support the Construction Finance team with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams and present financial insights to senior leadership to support informed decision-making.

• Provide financial management support for assigned business area(s)

• Develop initial project budgets and maintain forecast updates

• Track and report actuals, including variance and trend analysis

• Support liquidity and change management activities

• Review contracts and assess supplier risk

• Assist with accounting treatments and financial controls

• Prepare executive-level presentations on financial performance

• Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

• Support external reporting requirements

• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis as requested

• Partner with project controls, construction, engineering, development, and accounting leaders to gather data and align financial objectives

• Drive continuous process improvement, including streamlining financial processes, enhancing reporting tools, and building financial models

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

• 2–3 years of experience in Finance, Cost Engineering, Project Controls, Accounting, or a related discipline

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a solid understanding of financial concepts

• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, unstructured environment and manage ambiguity

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information for executive audiences

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate effectively

• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail

• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling

• Willingness to work in-office daily

• Ability to travel occasionally to construction sites or the Arlington office