Finance & Operations Manager - Luxury Home Builder (Killington, Vt)

Overview

Hudson Design and Build is seeking a Finance and Operations Manager to run the day-to-day financial and administrative systems of the company. This role requires taking ownership of financial operations, keeping the books clean and current, and introducing structure to internal processes. You will partner with leadership to ensure we have clear, accurate information to inform decisions. This is not a controller role. It is a hands-on position focused on execution, organization, and follow-through.

What You Will Do

Financial Operations (Primary Focus)

• Own QuickBooks and maintain accurate, current financial records
• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations
• Support and execute monthly close
• Maintain job costing and project financial tracking
• Track cash position, including upcoming payables and receivables
• Coordinate with ownership and external accountant

Operations and Administrative Support

• Support payroll processing (Gusto or similar)
• Maintain organized documentation across projects and company operations
• Track subcontractor compliance, insurance, and lien waivers
• Keep Buildertrend financials and project data accurate

Sales and Project Support

• Assist with proposal tracking, budgets, and client onboarding
• Support internal coordination across active projects
• Keep project and financial information organized and current

What This Role Looks Like When It’s Working

• Books are accurate and up to date at all times
• Job costing is reliable and easy to understand
• Cash position is clear without digging
• Payables, receivables, and payroll run consistently
• Projects and documentation are organized and easy to track
• Leadership is not chasing information or fixing gaps

What You Bring

• 5–8 years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or finance in a small to mid-sized business
• Strong, hands-on experience owning day-to-day accounting and keeping books current
• High level of proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
• Experience with or familiarity using tools like Ramp and Gusto
• Solid understanding of how accounting works in an operating business
• High attention to detail and strong ownership of accuracy
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple responsibilities without constant oversight
• Clear communication and ability to work directly with leadership
• You have been responsible for keeping a company’s financial records accurate and current, not just supporting someone else

Preferred (Not Required)

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Experience with job costing or construction
• Experience with month-end close
• Experience in a growing or entrepreneurial environment

Offer

• Full-time, year-round position
• Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 per year based on experience and capability
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
• 85% employer-paid after 30 days
• 401(k) with 50% company match on the first 6%
• Profit sharing for full-time employees
• Paid time off
• 2 weeks in the first 2 years
• 3 weeks starting in year 3
• 7 paid holidays
• Top performers take ownership of the role, build strong systems, and grow with the company

Location

This is an in-person role based out of our Killington area operations, with coordination across local job sites as needed.

Location: Killington, VT 05751