Construction Accountant Hoffman Estates, IL | Hybrid | Up to $110K
Are you a Project or Construction Accountant looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact and help build something rather than simply follow an established process?
A rapidly growing, PE-backed organization is adding a Construction Accountant to its accounting team. This is a newly created position supporting a company that has experienced significant growth and expects to continue expanding through acquisitions.
This role will take ownership of key areas of project accounting, job costing, WIP, project budgets, forecasting, and project profitability . You'll work closely with Project Managers and the accounting team to ensure projects are accurately tracked and financial results are timely and reliable.
Because project margins directly impact sales commissions, this is a highly visible and important position within the organization.
You'll also have the opportunity to help establish and improve processes as the company continues to scale.
Manage project accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting
Prepare and monitor project budgets and forecasts
Track project actuals versus budget and analyze variances
Analyze project margins and profitability
Handle project invoicing and related accounting activities
Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, costs, margins, and financial performance
Help establish scalable processes and controls for a growing organization
3+ years of accounting experience
~ Project accounting, construction accounting, job costing, or similar experience
~ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but strong relevant experience will be considered
~ Strong Excel skills
~ Experience with Salesforce or other technology-driven accounting environments is a plus
~ Experience with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude is a plus
~ Public accounting experience will be considered
~ M&A or PE-backed company experience is a plus
We're looking for a high-potential, hands-on accountant who is comfortable with change, takes initiative, and wants to help build processes as the company grows.
This is a chance to join a fast-growing organization where accounting has a meaningful voice in the business . The company has grown substantially and plans to continue its growth through acquisitions, creating significant long-term career opportunities for someone who wants to grow with the organization.
2 days per week in the Hoffman Estates office
If you're a Project/Construction Accountant who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to build, improve, and grow , this could be an excellent next step.
Are you a Project or Construction Accountant looking for an opportunity where you can make an immediate impact and help build something rather than simply follow an established process?
A rapidly growing, PE-backed organization is adding a Construction Accountant to its accounting team. This is a newly created position supporting a company that has experienced significant growth and expects to continue expanding through acquisitions.
This role will take ownership of key areas of project accounting, job costing, WIP, project budgets, forecasting, and project profitability . You'll work closely with Project Managers and the accounting team to ensure projects are accurately tracked and financial results are timely and reliable.
Because project margins directly impact sales commissions, this is a highly visible and important position within the organization.
You'll also have the opportunity to help establish and improve processes as the company continues to scale.
Manage project accounting, job costing, and WIP reporting
Prepare and monitor project budgets and forecasts
Track project actuals versus budget and analyze variances
Analyze project margins and profitability
Handle project invoicing and related accounting activities
Partner with Project Managers to review budgets, costs, margins, and financial performance
Help establish scalable processes and controls for a growing organization
3+ years of accounting experience
~ Project accounting, construction accounting, job costing, or similar experience
~ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, but strong relevant experience will be considered
~ Strong Excel skills
~ Experience with Salesforce or other technology-driven accounting environments is a plus
~ Experience with AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude is a plus
~ Public accounting experience will be considered
~ M&A or PE-backed company experience is a plus
We're looking for a high-potential, hands-on accountant who is comfortable with change, takes initiative, and wants to help build processes as the company grows.
This is a chance to join a fast-growing organization where accounting has a meaningful voice in the business . The company has grown substantially and plans to continue its growth through acquisitions, creating significant long-term career opportunities for someone who wants to grow with the organization.
2 days per week in the Hoffman Estates office
If you're a Project/Construction Accountant who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to build, improve, and grow , this could be an excellent next step.
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This position is listed as full time and hybrid.