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Description We are looking for a Construction Finance Manager to support the financial management of development and construction projects in Lexington, Kentucky. This position plays a key role in tracking project performance, maintaining accurate accounting records, and delivering timely reporting that helps business leaders make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong project-based accounting experience and can work closely with operational teams to monitor budgets, costs, and forecasts throughout each project's lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activities for a portfolio of real estate development and construction projects, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Review project budgets and spending patterns to measure performance against approved plans and highlight meaningful trends.
• Examine cost activity, research variances, and communicate financial risks or potential savings opportunities to leadership.
• Record and allocate expenses appropriately while maintaining detailed project cost documentation and supporting schedules.
• Prepare recurring financial statements, forecasts, and project summaries for management review and decision-making.
• Monitor committed costs, actual expenditures, and projected financial outcomes to provide a clear view of project status.
• Complete account reconciliations and verify supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close by handling project-related accounting entries, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with construction, development, and operations stakeholders to deliver financial insight, budgeting support, and process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies across all project accounting activities

Requirements Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, construction accounting, real estate accounting, or a comparable environment.
• Solid knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, accrual accounting, and general ledger processes.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze project costs and produce clear management reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Experience working in real estate, construction, development, property management, or another project-driven setting is preferred.

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