System One · 1 day ago
Finance Manager - Project Controls & Treasury
Spartanburg, SC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveSystem One is a private-equity-backed organization focused on industrial engineering. The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and project-based accounting, ensuring financial integrity across complex, long-term projects.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and present accurate financial and statutory reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis in compliance with US GAAP
Lead the FP&A process, providing forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic recommendations aligned with industrial engineering project lifecycles
Own project accounting and project financial controls for industrial projects:
Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
Cost-to-complete and margin forecasting
Job profitability analysis
Change order, claims, and risk tracking
Oversee bonding and surety-related financial requirements, including:
Preparation and presentation of detailed work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
Coordination with sureties, banks, and external advisors
Support of bonding capacity assessments for industrial engineering projects
Manage the external audit process and act as primary liaison with auditors, lenders, and bonding agents
Serve as a key member of the U.S. Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, operational performance, and growth initiatives
Drive process optimization, internal controls, and system improvements across finance, project controls, and shared services
Ensure exceptional internal customer service through oversight of Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Project Accounting functions
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, and IT to enhance project cost controls, financial visibility, and management information systems
Oversee financial management of capital and contract-based projects, monitoring cash flow, working capital, profitability, and risk exposure
Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital optimization, and treasury management activities
Provide leadership, mentorship, and development to finance and project accounting teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Collaborate closely with the Group CFO and Head of Group Finance to optimize regional performance and support acquisitions and organic growth
Qualification
Required
CPA designation required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Significant experience in industrial engineering, EPC, manufacturing, construction, or project-driven technical environments
Deep expertise in project-based / contract accounting, including long-term engineering contracts
Demonstrated experience supporting bonding, surety relationships, and WIP reporting
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including revenue recognition for long-term contracts
Prior experience as a Senior Finance Manager, Director of Finance, or Head of Finance within a U.S.-based, private-equity-backed organization
Experience leading Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Project Accounting teams
Proven ability to scale finance operations and lead change in a technically complex, project-oriented business
Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business partnering skills
Preferred
MBA preferred
SAGE experience preferred
Company
System One
System One is a professional staffing firms.
Founded in 2008
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$301.8MKey Investors
TruistOaktree Capital ManagementProspect Capital Corporation
2021-01-28Debt Financing· $290M
2020-12-08Private Equity
2016-09-20Acquired
Leadership Team
Troy Gregory
Chief Executive Officer
Dan Moran
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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