Portfolio Finance Manager

Who: A renewable energy infrastructure company is seeking a Portfolio Finance Manager to oversee commercial and financial performance of energy storage projects.
What: Manage project accounting compliance, contract administration, forecasting, internal controls, and financial performance across a portfolio of construction projects.
When: This is a full-time position with immediate start availability.
Where: Based in Houston, Texas, primarily onsite with collaboration across the Americas region.
Why: To ensure financial transparency, contract compliance, and operational excellence across large-scale infrastructure projects.
Office Environment: Professional, cross-functional environment partnering with project managers, customers, suppliers, and corporate finance teams.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The Portfolio Finance Manager reports to the Director of Portfolio Finance and is responsible for managing the financial and commercial performance of a portfolio of energy infrastructure projects, ensuring accounting compliance, contract adherence, risk management, and strong operational controls throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain full financial responsibility for a portfolio of projects across the Americas region.

• Partner with project managers to track budget performance and maintain monthly Estimates at Completion for revenue, cost, and margin.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and commercial contract terms.

• Prepare accurate forecasts incorporating risks and opportunities.

• Execute Order-to-Cash internal controls and process project-related transactions.

• Drive project performance improvements through change orders and supplier claims.

• Monitor contract penalties, guarantees, and liquidated damages exposure.

• Organize lifecycle project reviews and report non-conformance costs.

• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to support delivery timelines and quality standards.

• Oversee tax considerations including sales, property, and personal tax requirements.

• Improve project onboarding and execution processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 5+ years of experience managing large infrastructure or energy projects.

• Strong knowledge of project accounting methods including POC revenue recognition.

• Advanced understanding of commercial contracts, risk management, and project lifecycle.

• Experience negotiating with customers and suppliers.

• Proficiency in systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Primavera, or similar platforms.

• Advanced Excel skills; strong MS Office proficiency.

• MBA or CPA preferred.

• Spanish language proficiency a plus.