Commercial Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 10, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 10, 2026. Bilfinger scores A on the Alion truth index.
Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.
The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.
Summary:
The site Commercial Manager is responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operation of the accounting department. This position is on site at St. Louis plant location. The individual will lead accounting/payroll operations at the specified client location by promoting integrity and excellence, and by fostering a culture of customer service, continuous improvement and process standardization. The role will adhere to Bilfinger Accounting/Finance Group Policies and divisional regulations during all activities. Position requires an individual who thrives in a schedule driven environment where timing is a critical function.
Responsibilities & Expectations:
- Monitor and analyze accounting data ensuring accuracy
- Produce financial reports or statements at various frequencies (weekly/monthly/quarterly)
- Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance accuracy
- Meet financial accounting objectives
- Establish and maintain files and records to document transactions.
- Meet daily deliverables to keep site project schedule and cost tracking requirements
- Oversee and cross-train for all accounting roles (AP/Billing/Payroll/Cost)
- Follow up and ensure resolution of outstanding issues
- Complete ad-hoc requests including special projects and initiatives identified by both internal and external clients
Job Requirements:
- Ability to interact with clients and site project team
- Receives direction on unconventional and/or complex problems, and possible solutions
- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with large amounts of data
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to direct and supervise
Preferred Experience and Skills:
- Candidates should have HS Diploma (college diploma is preferred) plus at least five (5) years of accounting experience
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Proven knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, practices, standards laws and regulations
- Proven work experience as Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor or Finance Manager
- Comfort in high change, ambiguous environments with a demonstrated ability to prioritize
- SAP experience & knowledge preferred
- Interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are essential
- Team player and able to build and maintain relationships both internally and externally
- Curiosity and willingness to learn and grow with the organization
- Planning and analytical skills required
- Strong organizational skills required
- Experience with union contracts, preferred
If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure ([email protected]).
Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.
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