Finance Manager / Controller - (High-Volume Transactional Environments)
Location: Denver, Colorado (On-site / Hybrid)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Controller to support a major infrastructure project. This role will report into senior leadership and play a key part in establishing and managing the finance function from the ground up.
The position is responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including high-volume transaction management, reconciliation, reporting, and compliance. You will act as a key finance partner to both internal stakeholders and the end client, providing insight, control, and strategic guidance across the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the setup and ongoing development of finance processes, controls, and reporting structures
- Oversee high-volume financial transactions, including reconciliations, payments, and adjustments
- Manage end-to-end reconciliation processes across multiple payment streams and interfaces
- Produce accurate and timely financial reports (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory standards, and financial policies
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing financial insights and recommendations
- Collaborate with operational and technical teams to ensure accurate financial integration and reporting
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across finance workflows
- Oversee audits, risk management, and compliance activities (e.g. SOX, IFRS where applicable)
- Manage vendor-related financials and ensure cost control and contract compliance
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance environment
- Maintain oversight of digital payments, transaction flows, and exception handling
- Ensure KPI and SLA adherence across financial operations
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- Master’s degree (preferred)
Experience:
- 5+ years in a Finance Manager / Controller role, with 7+ years overall experience
- Background in high-transaction, service-based or project environments (e.g. infrastructure, transportation, utilities, healthcare)
- Strong experience with reconciliation, financial reporting, and transaction oversight
- Experience working in high-volume environments (large-scale daily transactions)
- CPA qualification preferred (not essential)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, PeopleSoft, or similar)
- Strong understanding of GAAP / IFRS and financial compliance standards
- Proven experience in audit, risk management, and regulatory compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Information
- High level of client interaction and stakeholder management required
- Opportunity to build and shape a finance function within a major project
- Competitive compensation package, including performance-related bonus