Accounting & Finance Manager

Finance Manager 📍 Apex, NC (Hybrid) 🏢 Private Equity-Backed | High-Growth Industrial Services PlatformAre you a hands-on finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, project-based environments? This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact Finance Manager role within a rapidly scaling, private equity-backed platform executing an aggressive buy-and-build strategy.You’ll support a growing business unit operating in high-demand markets such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, life sciences, and data centers—industries seeing significant investment and expansion across the U.S.Why This Role Stands Out🚀 Join a high-growth platform with strong PE backing and expansion plans📊 Own and influence financial operations at the business unit level🤝 Partner directly with operational leaders and the Corporate Controller🏗️ Work in a dynamic, project-based environment with real-time business impact📈 Clear opportunity to grow and scale your role alongside the businessWhat You’ll DoLead project and job cost accounting, including WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognitionPartner with operations to ensure accurate cost tracking, change orders, and project profitabilityDeliver job-level financial reporting and actionable insights to support decision-makingOwn monthly close, P&L management, and variance analysis for the business unitServe as the primary finance partner to BU leadershipStrengthen internal controls and accounting policies in line with corporate and PE standardsSupport and optimize ERP systems (NetSuite) to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracyWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA a plus)5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experienceStrong background in project-based finance or construction accounting (WIP, job costing, revenue recognition)Experience in industrial services, contracting, or related industries preferredHands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentStrong Excel and ERP experience (NetSuite a plus)Ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insightsSelf-starter who can operate independently and manage competing prioritiesThe OpportunityThis role offers high visibility, ownership, and impact. You’ll help build the financial infrastructure that supports a rapidly growing business unit, while gaining exposure to senior leadership and private equity stakeholders.If you’re looking for a role where you can roll up your sleeves, influence outcomes, and grow with the business, this is it.