Finance Compliance Manager—Prevailing Wage and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

Finance Compliance Manager—Prevailing Wage And Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)Mortenson is currently seeking a Finance Compliance Manager—Prevailing Wage and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to lead a team responsible for the company's prevailing wage and apprenticeship compliance program for applicable construction projects, ensuring accurate pay classification, fringe benefit treatment, certified payroll support, and audit ready documentation in alignment with DavisBacon/DBRA requirements and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) prevailing wage and apprenticeship provisions. This role partners closely with Legal, Payroll, HR, and project teams to reduce compliance risk across union and nonunion work across multiple states in the energy sector.ResponsibilitiesOwn the prevailing wage and IRA apprenticeship compliance program for applicable projects, including procedures, controls, documentation standardsReview contract, grant, and customer requirements to determine prevailing wage/IRA applicability; translate requirements into clear project setup, workflows, and responsibilitiesDirectly manage and develop team members through hiring/onboarding, work allocation, training, quality review, coaching, and performance managementSet team goals and service-level expectations; manage capacity planning, prioritization across projects, and escalation paths for high-risk issuesPartner with project teams to ensure compliant contract documents including pay determinations (classifications, base wage rates, fringes), for union and nonunion scenarios and multistate requirementsOversee certified payroll and customer/agency reporting processes (as applicable), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and reconciliation to source payroll and project recordsMaintain an audit ready compliance file for each project, including correspondence, determinations, evidence, and decisions; ensure retention and version controlMonitor and support compliance with IRA requirements; identify risks early and coordinate corrective actions with project leadershipServe as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders and customers on prevailing wage/IRA compliance questions; provide guidance and document interpretationsCoordinate customer, and third party audits: manage requests, prepare support, respond to inquiries, and track findings through resolutionOversee subcontractor compliance support where required, including collection and review of fringe benefit documentation and reasonableness/completeness checksEstablish quality controls and periodic monitoring to validate classifications, fringe calculations, and documentation; perform root cause analysis and drive remediationMaintain and deliver training and reference materials; identify opportunities to improve systems, templates, and workflows to increase consistency and reduce compliance riskParticipate in and lead initiatives as assignedQualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field (or equivalent experience)Minimum 7 years of experience in prevailing wage compliance, payroll compliance, project accounting/finance compliance, labor compliance, or audit, including experience supporting audits and issue remediation.Prior people management experience strongly preferredProficiency in Excel and comfort working across payroll/timekeeping systems and ERP/project systems preferred.Experience with IRA apprenticeship tracking/reporting and/or certified payroll reporting for public works, utilities, or energy projects is strongly preferredExperience with compliance platforms (e.g., LCPtracker) and document management practices is preferredKnowledge of prevailing wage compliance conceptsAbility to interpret and apply IRA prevailing wage and apprenticeship provisions and translate requirements into operational processes and documentationStrong reconciliation and data analysis skills (Excel), with the ability to trace reported figures to payroll, timekeeping, and project source recordsDemonstrated people leadership and project management skills, including prioritization, quality review, and meeting deadlines across multiple concurrent projectsClear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical compliance requirements to field and project teams and document interpretationsStrong documentation discipline and audit readiness, including evidence standards, retention, and issue tracking/remediationHigh integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgmentA few benefits offered include:Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverageDental plan401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson matchPaid time off, holidays, and other paid leavesEmployer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insuranceNo-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resourcesTuition reimbursementAdoption AssistanceGym Membership Discount ProgramThe base pay range for this role is $118,600 - $178,000. (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%). If applicable: This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.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.Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.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.