Finance & Operations Manager - Restoration & Reconstruction

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Finance & Operations Manager – Restoration & Reconstruction

Location: Denville, NJ
Company: Restoration 1 of Morris County LLC dba Restoration 1 New Jersey

About Us

We are a fast-growing restoration and reconstruction company specializing in insurance-driven projects for residential and commercial properties. Our team is dedicated to helping clients recover quickly from water, fire, mold, and disaster-related damage. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Finance & Operations Director to oversee our financial strategy and ensure operational efficiency..

Responsibilities

As our Finance & Operations Manager, you will:

Finance Leadership:

• Manage all financial functions, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management.
• Develop and maintain accurate job costing and profitability tracking for projects.
• Prepare and present financial statements, forecasts, and KPI dashboards to ownership.
• Establish financial policies, internal controls, and reporting systems to ensure compliance and scalability.
• Partner with external accountants, auditors, and insurance carriers to ensure compliance with industry and tax standards.
• Support ownership in strategic decision-making through financial modeling and scenario planning.

Operational Oversight:

• Align financial reporting with project management operations (budgets, estimates, change orders, subcontractor costs).
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure jobs are delivered on budget and schedule.
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor payment processes and negotiate terms where beneficial.
• Evaluate and implement systems/software to improve efficiency (QuickBooks, Xactimate, Salesforce, Paylocity, etc.).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational SOPs.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA or CPA ).
• 7+ years of financial leadership experience, with at least 3+ in construction, restoration, or contracting.
• Deep knowledge of job costing, construction billing, and financial analysis.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Experience with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) and construction management tools.
• Proven track record of improving profitability and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $90,000 – $120,000/year (based on experience)
• Health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive, professional work environment