The posting
Job Description
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Manager of Strategic Finance to help shape the future direction of the company through data-driven insights, strategic analysis, and enterprise decision support. This highly visible role partners closely with Executive Leadership, Operating Groups, and other Corporate Functions to evaluate growth opportunities, assess strategic initiatives, optimize resource allocation, and influence key business decisions. The successful candidate will combine exceptional analytical rigor, strong business acumen, and executive presence to challenge conventional thinking, uncover actionable insights, and drive a culture of strategic and analytical excellence across the organization.
This role is ideal for a naturally curious, intellectually rigorous, and action-oriented leader who thrives in ambiguity, embraces change, and is passionate about transforming data into business impact.
This role sits at the intersection of strategy, finance, and leadership. The Senior Manager of Strategic Finance will play a critical role in helping Mortenson make better decisions, allocate resources more effectively, and build the analytical capabilities required to support the company's next phase of growth.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Long Term Strategic Vision and Decision Influencing
- Drive enterprise-wide financial and operational planning efforts aligned with corporate objectives.
- Lead the consolidated long-range planning and modeling process, informing critical resource allocation decisions for the Organization.
- Conduct complex financial analyses, including profitability deep dives, scenario planning and investment return evaluations to guide strategic and operational decisions.
Transform Financial Strategy and Analytical Capabilities
- Serve as the primary Finance leader and partner for all major Mortenson strategic initiatives (construction and non-construction), providing financial expertise, rigorous analysis and guidance from concept through execution.
- Evaluate the financial impact of potential M&A activities, new business ventures and significant organizational changes.
- Collaborate closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Group Leaders to translate strategic objectives into clear, measurable financial targets.
Inspirational Leadership and Organizational Impact
- Mentor, coach and influence individuals at all-levels within Finance and the broader Organization
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and intellectual curiosity.
- Influence stakeholders across functions and levels to drive alignment and execution of strategic priorities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Strategic Business Partnership - Connects financial outcomes to business strategy to ignite long-term value creation. Translates corporate strategy into action. Prioritizes strategically, leading the organization to pursue and capitalize on the most impactful opportunities.
- Curiosity and Business Acumen - Possesses strong intellectual curiosity and the ability to analytically, conceptually and critically evaluate information. Possesses a natural ability to understand business fundamentals and forms criteria capable of challenging the status quo.
- Executive Communication - Presents complex financial insights clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial audiences. Provides credible, data-backed information and recommendations that influence senior decision-making.
- Leadership & Collaboration - Intentionally invests in building productive relationships, networks and trust. Fosters cross functional collaboration and alignment. Coaches and develops high performing teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Strategy, Statistics, Economics, Data Science or related field or equivalent experience; MBA preferred
- 7+ years of experience in a strategic planning team, data science, management consulting and or private equity firm; experience with both FP&A and supporting a strategy team preferred
- 5+ years of experience of financial data modeling; Demonstrated success driving change, piloting and adopting new tools, processes, systems and strategies
- Expertise with Excel, analytics, and visualization tools is required; experience with Oracle EPM, Salesforce, Power BI preferred
- Courage, creativity and resilience; a proven ability to proactively address complex challenges, thoughtfully questioning the status quo, navigating ambiguity with confidence and adapting quickly to change
- Problem-solving skills; ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Excellent verbal and written presentation and communication skills; experience presenting to and interacting with executive leadership and/or board of directors preferred
- Success translating data into clear insights and executive-level narratives
- Ability to collaborate effectively and build successful business relationships across the organization
- Superior organizational skills and attention to detail; clear ability to manage multiple projects; able to perform in a fast-paced, complex, changing environment
- Travel: less than 10% (6 – 10 trips to offices, project sites, etc.)
A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
- Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
- Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
- No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption Assistance
- Gym Membership Discount Program
The base pay range for this role is $133,200 - $199,800. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.
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Please make note:
- Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
- Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.
Other Items to Note
- Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
- Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
