Finance Manager - Remote, Architecture, Engineering, or Design Industry Required
LHH (Atlanta) is partnering with a fast-growing professional services consulting firm on a search for a Finance Operations Manager . The company is looking for someone with an Operational Finance, FP&A, or Project Finance background in professional services (architecture, engineering, design, consulting, or similar) who wants to own the numbers, partner directly with operational leaders, and help a growing company scale.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 5+ years in FP&A, Project Finance, or Finance/Business Operations, including management-level experience. Professional services experience is required. Architecture, engineering, design, or consulting strongly preferred. Hands-on experience with project-based financial reporting, revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and utilization metrics. Advanced Excel skills. BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) and project accounting systems (Deltek, BQE, or similar) are a plus. Experience improving reporting through automation, AI, or other technology is a plus. US-based candidates only. No sponsorship available.
Key Responsibilities
FP&A: Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling across projects and business operations. Revenue & Profitability: Own revenue and backlog forecasts, track project profitability, and flag financial risks and opportunities early. Business Partnering: Work closely with operational leadership on strategic decisions, resource planning, and business performance. Reporting: Build KPI dashboards, management reporting, and financial analyses that give leadership clear visibility into performance. Project Finance: Support project-level financial management, including WIP, utilization, margins, and resource allocation. Process Improvement: Streamline financial workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and automate recurring work wherever possible. Compensation & Benefits Up to $200K base plus 25% bonus. Fully remote. East Coast or Central time zone preferred. Comprehensive benefits package. Ownership of key financial initiatives with direct exposure to leadership, strategy, and operations. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance