Unknown Company

Finance Manager

chicago, il • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Contract Audit

RESPONSIBILITIES

ACCOUNTING & LEADERSHIP OVERSIGHT

  • Provide skilled leadership to the accounting team in daily operations
  • Oversee timely and accurate execution of all accounting functions, including:
  • Accounts receivable and progress billings
  • Accounts payable and subcontractor payments
  • Payroll processing and reporting
  • Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Oversee financial systems and tools

FINANCIAL REPORTING & RISK ANALYSIS

  • Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements across all entities
  • Partner with ownership to review financial performance and key metrics
  • Ensure accuracy of job cost reporting and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
  • Provide financial insights and analysis to support operational decisions
  • Oversee business insurance programs and risk management strategies
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and efficiencies

JOB COSTING & CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNTING

  • Supervise project-level financial tracking, including:
  • Budget vs. actual analysis
  • Cost forecasting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and Estimators to ensure accurate job cost reporting
  • Support contract schedule updates and financial forecasting
  • Oversee vendor payments and subcontractor compliance (including lien waivers)
  • Monitor and manage daily cash flow and liquidity needs

BUDGETING & STRATEGIC PLANNING

  • Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with ownership
  • Develop and maintain financial forecasts
  • Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling and scenario analysis

EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS

  • Serve as primary point of contact for:
  • External accountants and auditors
  • Banking partners
  • Lead year-end close and tax preparation processes

REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
  • 5–8 years of accounting experience, with construction industry experience required.
  • Experience managing a team.
  • Proficiency with accounting and construction management software; Procore and Sage experience required.
  • Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition in construction, and financial statement preparation.
  • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Benefits: Paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
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Finance Manager in chicago at Unknown Company

This position is listed as contract and onsite.

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