Construction Finance Manager

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, award-winning company that is at the forefront of sustainable community development on Long Island. 

The Construction Finance Manager is responsible for managing disbursement requests to grant funders and reviewing construction invoices for grant funded construction and rehab programs. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, knowledge of grant regulations and policies, and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values and celebrates diversity, and you will play an important role in helping us achieve our goals of creating a more equitable and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to please visit our website at www.cdcli.org for more information.

Responsibilities 

1. Budget Management: Prepare budgets associated with grants. Monitor income and expense accounts and preform analysis to ensure financial accuracy. Compare actual expenditures with budgets, initiate conversations with program staff of discrepancies and make recommendations for modifying budgets as necessary. Work closely with Program Directors on grant reporting.
2. Invoicing: Prepare and issue invoices to clients or project stakeholders based on contract terms, milestones, or completed work stages.
3. Billing Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of billing information, including labor costs, materials, equipment, and other project-related expenses.
4. Contract Compliance: Verify that billing activities align with contract terms, specifications, and billing requirements set forth by clients or funding agencies.
5. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of invoices, billing adjustments, payment terms, and project billing history for audit and reporting purposes.
6. Payment Processing: Coordinate payment processing, including monitoring payment schedules, tracking receivables, and following up on overdue payments.
7. Reporting: Generate billing reports, financial summaries, and billing status updates for internal management and external stakeholders as needed.
8. Software Proficiency: Utilize billing software or accounting systems to streamline billing processes, track billing cycles, and maintain accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the mission and vision of CDLI
• 3-5 years of experience in billing, invoicing, or accounting roles required. Experience in construction industry preferred.
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred. 
• Familiarity with construction billing processes, contract terms, and industry standards.
• Strong attention to detail to accurately process billing information, ensure compliance and identify discrepancies or errors.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
• Strong verbal and written communication, project management and interpersonal skills