CSM Group Careers

Description

ABOUT US:

We are a nationally ranked, safety-focused, and talent-driven organization focused on delivering project management services through tailored delivery models. Our strength is our ability to match a delivery model to specific project needs, making the construction process feel easy.

Our foundation is built on our people, culture, and values. Our teammates come first. We support each other through successes and failures and respect each other's ideas and opinions. We are a People First company. We know there is always a way to do it better, so we seek and nurture curious minds with a desire to solve problems and move forward by being creative and curious together. We celebrate each other's successes and acknowledge hard work because we know our people are the backbone of our success. #StrongerTogether!

Leading with safety is our No. 1 priority. We believe it is a fundamental human right to have a safe workplace, so we dedicate ourselves to creating safe environments for our people and everyone we do business with.

In addition to a positive atmosphere, a happy, healthy, and supportive work environment is especially important. Upon joining CSM Group, we will provide you with a robust onboarding program to expose you to broad aspects of the organization by meeting with operations, business leaders, and peers to better understand how we operate.

SUMMARY:

The Project Financial Coordinator (PFC) is an integral member of the project team and is responsible for project coordination with an emphasis on accounting and budget administration.  The PFC handles administrative tasks, such as document and information distribution, financial report collation and communication support throughout the entire life cycle of a project.

The PFC handles the administrative function through all phases of the project delivery process and construction activities and is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the financial activities of the assigned project. They must have the capability to meet schedule and deliverable requirements accurately, promptly and professionally as directed by the Project Director and project teams. The PFC will also collaborate and communicate with vendors/suppliers and contractors during all aspects of the project as needed by the PM to improve the efficiency and reliability of project execution. The PFC must also effectively execute coordination and communications with the project team to assure schedule targets and assigned deliverables are completed in a timely manner.

The Project Financial Coordinator reports to the Operations Director.. They will also have substantial interaction with and receive direction from Project Coordinators, Project Managers, and other project team members. The PFC must be able to work in a matrix organization where working with and through others to achieve the project goals.

This is a full time FLSA-exempt position. The position requires 40 work hours per week with the ability to work more if necessary.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists management of project financials including reporting of overall budget and contingency status, actual spend tracking, maintaining accuracy of costs associated with each project and project documentation.
• Collaborates with the accounting department and prepares monthly client billing.
• Provides weekly reports to project team.
• Responsible for monthly reviewing and processing subcontractor invoices.
• Processes subcontractor financials inclusive of contracts, change orders including cost compilation and issue resolution.
• Responsible for entering and maintaining project budgets into Procore.
• Responsible for assembling and providing owner closeouts documents.
• Supports project teams throughout the lifecycle of a project.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accountancy, Finance or similar field; or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5 years of accountancy and/or billing experience  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative, innovative, and fun!

Valued, but not required

• Billing experience in the construction management industry
• Familiarity with Procore (a construction management software)
• Familiarity with Timberscan (invoice routing)
• AIA contract documents and software 

• Action Oriented
  • You readily take action on challenges without unnecessary planning.
  • You identify and seize new opportunities.
  • You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
  • You step up to handle tough issues.
• Collaborates
  • You work cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
  • You represent your own interests while being fair to others and their interests.
  • You credit others for their contributions and accomplishments.
  • You partner with others to get work done.
  • You gain the trust and support of others.
• Communicates Effectively
  • You are effective in a variety of communication settings: 1:1, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
  • You attentively listen to others.
  • You adjust to fit the audience and the message.
  • You provide timely and helpful information to others across the project team and organization.
  • You encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Interpersonal Savvy
  • You relate comfortably with people across levels, functions, and cultures.
  • You act with diplomacy and tact.
  • You build rapport in an open, friendly, and accepting way.
  • You build constructive relationships with people both similar and different than you.
  • You pick up on interpersonal and group dynamics.
  • You can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Situational Adaptability
  • You pick up on situational cues and adjust in the moment.
  • You readily adapt personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior.
  • You understand that different situations may call for different approaches. 
  • You can act differently depending on the circumstances.