Finance Business Partner Jobs

Overview

Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our exceptional people and exceptional teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" 42 times over the past decade…

…What are you waiting for?!

Mortenson’s Federal Contracting Group is looking to add a Finance Business Partner to our Washington DC office. This individual will be responsible for providing analysis and decision support for operating group leadership; providing subject matter expertise on FAR, and CAS ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations: and serving as the key liaison and business partner to the operating group from the Finance department.

Responsibilities

• Support the Federal Contracting Operating Group in financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures
• Proactively monitor and report on project performance, financial projections, cash metrics, and percentage of completion.
• Assist in the preparation of the Operating Group’s annual business plan and operating budget.
• Prepare and review with group leadership the monthly Operating Group Financial Report, which highlights current financial performance versus budget.

• Oversee the federal accounting policies, procedures, and processes to ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), and other federal statutes and regulations.
• Expert understanding of government accounting regulations such as FAR and CAS.
• Review requests for proposals and provide guidance on which government accounting regulations apply.
• Prepare, submit, and audit labor rates and annual incurred cost reports

• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Serve as subject matter expert and assist in the design and testing of new or enhanced financial systems.
• Represent the best interests of the Company in working with project auditors; assist as requested with annual and special audit situations.
• Work with the corporate tax team to research and understand the sales and use tax rules for districts where projects are located.
• Understand the scope, areas of work, and contractual requirements included in construction contracts being executed and pursued by the Operating Group.
• Collaborate with corporate Finance groups to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Other duties as assigned and requested by the operating group leadership, VP/Controller, CFO, or Senior Leadership Team.
• Prepare financial data for responses to requests for proposals.
• Assist project teams in following contractual requirements including, but not limited to, certified payroll reporting, small business reporting, and other specialized Federal reporting.

Qualifications

• Federal contracting experience including Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and CAS compliance preferred.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred
• Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and ERP applications
• Minimum seven years prior Finance experience
• Construction industry exposure preferred, particularly knowledge of the percentage of completion accounting and construction contract terms

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.