Finance Manager
ECNS Global Consultants • Charlotte, North Carolina • Full Time • $110,000–$150,000 / year
Posted on Tue, Nov 10, 2026
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Department: Corporate Reports To: Vice President of Engineering Compensation: $110,000-$150,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
About Us
ECNS Global Consultants, PLLC is a specialized engineering and consulting firm serving the energy and utilities industry. The company provides electrical engineering, controls, cybersecurity, commissioning, testing, quality inspections, and construction management services, supporting projects from concept through completion. With a focus on safety, quality, compliance, and innovation, ECNS delivers reliable solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Position Summary
The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of ECNS, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, accounts payable and receivable oversight, payroll, project financial performance, and financial controls. This role works closely with executive leadership, project management, and administrative teams to ensure accurate financial information, effective financial planning, and responsible management of company resources.
The Finance Manager serves as a key financial resource for the organization, providing financial analysis and guidance to support business decisions, improve project profitability, strengthen internal controls, and support the continued growth of ECNS.
Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee day-to-day financial and accounting activities to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Monitor revenue, expenses, profitability, cash flow, and other key financial indicators.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure transactions are properly recorded and classified.
- Perform financial analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention.
- Provide executive leadership with financial reporting and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities and ensure required financial reconciliations are completed.
- Lead the development and maintenance of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Analyze budget variances and communicate significant findings to leadership.
- Work with department and project leaders to develop realistic financial projections.
- Update forecasts based on project activity, staffing changes, revenue expectations, and business conditions.
- Support long-term financial planning and company growth initiatives.
- Monitor the financial performance of engineering, commissioning, and consulting projects.
- Review project budgets, labor costs, expenses, billing, revenue, and profitability.
- Partner with Project Managers and leadership to identify and address project financial variances.
- Monitor project financial performance from setup through completion and closeout.
- Support project managers with financial reporting, budget tracking, and cost analysis.
- Assist with evaluating project margins and identifying opportunities to improve financial performance.
- Ensure project financial information is accurately reflected in company financial records.
- Oversee customer invoicing and accounts receivable activities.
- Monitor outstanding receivables and support timely collection of customer balances.
- Review billing information for accuracy and alignment with project and contractual requirements.
- Coordinate with Project Managers and administrative personnel to resolve billing discrepancies.
- Monitor aging reports and escalate significant or past-due balances as appropriate.
- Support accurate and timely project invoicing and revenue tracking.
- Oversee accounts payable processes and ensure vendor invoices and payments are properly reviewed and recorded.
- Monitor company expenses and support compliance with established expense and purchasing procedures.
- Review significant or unusual transactions and escalate concerns when necessary.
- Support accurate allocation of expenses to appropriate projects, departments, and cost centers.
- Assist with corporate credit card reconciliation and expense management processes.
- Maintain appropriate documentation supporting financial transactions.
- Monitor company cash flow and short-term financial requirements.
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts to support operational planning.
- Monitor customer receipts, vendor payments, payroll obligations, and other significant cash requirements.
- Provide leadership with visibility into cash position and anticipated financial needs.
- Identify potential cash flow risks and recommend appropriate actions.
- Support banking and other financial relationships as assigned.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure financial activities are performed consistently and supported by appropriate documentation and approvals.
- Monitor compliance with company financial policies and established accounting procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting, and efficiency.
- Coordinate with external accountants, tax professionals, auditors, and other financial service providers as needed.
- Support tax preparation, financial audits, and other regulatory or reporting requirements.
- Maintain organized and complete financial documentation and records.
- Coordinate with Human Resources to support accurate and timely payroll processing
- Review financial information related to payroll, bonuses, commissions, reimbursements, and other compensation-related payments as appropriate.
- Support payroll reconciliations and proper recording of payroll-related expenses.
- Assist with financial planning and forecasting related to staffing and compensation costs.
- Track compliance with federal, state, and local tax reporting and withholding requirements.
- Provide financial guidance and support to leadership, Project Managers, and department leaders.
- Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Establish expectations and accountability for financial processes across the organization.
- Support the development and documentation of finance procedures and internal workflows.
- Partner with Human Resources, Operations, Engineering, Field Services, and other departments on financial matters.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, confidentiality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What Success Looks Like
- Accurate, timely financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Strong visibility into cash flow, profitability, and financial risks.
- Project financial performance and variances are actively monitored.
- Invoicing, receivables, payables, payroll, and reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
- Financial controls and procedures are consistently followed.
- Finance effectively supports leadership and Project Managers as ECNS grows.
Qualifications Education
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, financial management, or a related field.
- Previous experience in a financial leadership or management role preferred
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
- Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and financial reconciliations.
- Experience supporting project-based, engineering, consulting, construction, professional services.
- Experience working with project financials, labor utilization, project costs, and profitability preferred.
- Experience establishing or improving financial processes and internal controls.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across departments and leadership.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and financial/accounting systems.
- Knowledge of project-based financial management, cost tracking, and internal controls preferred.
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively by phone, video, and email.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
Core Values Mission and Vision: ECNS aims to deliver engineering excellence and innovate for a sustainable future using advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices.
Integrity and Trust: Integrity fosters transparency and ethical standards, building trust among clients and team members in all dealings.
Collaboration Across Teams: Effective collaboration across diverse teams ensures projects benefit from collective expertise and shared goals.
Innovation for Future Readiness: Innovation drives the development of future-ready solutions and keeps ECNS ahead of industry trends
Disclaimers This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, marital/familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected class. Compensation: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
ECNS Global Consultants is an emergent leader in digital substation transformation, dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the power industry. Our team has an extensive background in substation protection and control design and engineering as well as on-site construction support and commissioning.Our primary area of expertise centers on the design and implementation of digital substations, employing IEC 61850 Standard and SEL TiDL technology. As our organization expands, we are actively seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer with experience in digital substations, spanning from initial concept development, engineering design, and implementation to ongoing maintenance and technical support.
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