Finance Business Manager

1 week ago

ann arbor, United States Crown Electrokinetics (Nasdaq: CRKN) Full time

Job Title: Finance Business Manager (Construction focus) 

Reports to: CFO/COO 

Location: Remote 

Employment Type: Full-time 

 

The Company: 

Crown is a diversified public growth company committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability. Consisting of three divisions Film, Fiber Optics, and Water Improvement, Crown is innovating for a better future.  Crown is a culture-driven company that rewards initiative and allows for growth and autonomy. We encourage and reward free thinking. Deeply passionate about technology that helps the world reduce carbon emissions, connect communities, and ensure safe drinking water, we are an inclusive team that is looking to add skill sets in all areas of the Company. 


Job Purpose: 

The Finance Business Manager will be responsible for the financial planning, analysis, and decision-making support with a focus on Crown’s construction operations. The role involves providing financial guidance to ensure profitability, efficiency, and compliance with all financial regulations and standards. The successful candidate will manage budgets, cash flow, forecasting, and financial reporting, while also acting as a business partner to project managers and senior leadership. 


Key Responsibilities: 

Financial Planning & Budgeting: 

  • Develop and manage financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for various projects. 
  • Monitor project costs and ensure alignment with the allocated budget. 
  • Prepare capital expenditure rationale and plans.  
  • Conduct financial risk assessments for ongoing and upcoming projects. 

Financial Reporting: 

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports. 
  • Provide analysis of financial data, including variances against forecasts and budgets. 
  • Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 

Project & Cost Management: 

  • Track project progress and financial performance, ensuring cost-effective measures are in place. 
  • Support project managers in job costing, analyzing costs and revenues to ensure profitability. 
  • Support accounting functions with work-in-progress (WIP) reporting, revenue recognition, and contract management 
  • Review and approve project budgets and cost estimates. 

Cash Flow & Funding: 

  • Manage cash flow, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs and capital expenditure requirements. 
  • Liaise with financial institutions for loans, financing, and other capital requirements. 
  • Monitor and optimize working capital. 

Contract & Risk Management: 

  • Oversee financial aspects of contracts with subcontractors, suppliers, and clients. 
  • Support customer billing process.  
  • Ensure proper financial risk management strategies are in place for each project. 
  • Negotiate financial terms with clients and contractors when necessary. 

Compliance & Audit: 

  • Ensure business compliance with company policy and processes to ensure proper internal controls are followed. 
  • Support internal and external audit processes. 
  • Implement and maintain internal financial controls to safeguard company assets. 

Financial Strategy & Decision Support: 

  • Collaborate with other departments to drive company-wide financial strategies. 
  • Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders. 
  • Lead financial planning for business expansion, acquisitions, and joint ventures. 
  • Conduct financial modeling and


Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA/CPA/CFA preferred). 
  • 5-10 years of experience in a financial management role within the construction industry is preferred. 
  • Strong understanding of project-based accounting and construction-specific financial management. 
  • Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics GP, or construction-specific ERPs). 
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills. 
  • Knowledge of tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and compliance in the construction industry. 

 

Key Competencies: 

  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
  • Strong negotiation and financial acumen. 
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills. 

 

Work Environment: 

This role operates remotely but may require occasional visits to sites. Long hours may be required during key reporting periods or project phases. 

Compensation: 

Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, stock options, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. 

 

How to Apply: 

Please email your well thought out cover letter, describing your relevant experience and any other pertinent information, as well as your resume to recruiting@crownek.com.  No phone calls please. 

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