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Finance Supervisor

keen search staffingMundelein, IL

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Financial ManagersTreasurers and ControllersConstruction Managers

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All Other Specialty Trade ContractorsCommercial and Institutional Building ConstructionOther Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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Job Description: Keen Search is partnering with a well-established and growing, privately held construction and restoration services organization is seeking a Finance Manager to join its leadership team. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance professional to take ownership of financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and project financial analysis while working closely with senior leadership and Operations. Unlike a traditional accounting-focused position, this role has meaningful exposure to operational decision-making, project profitability, labor efficiency, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable analyzing financial results, identifying opportunities for improvement, and partnering with operational leaders to drive results.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting and financial planning process in partnership with senior leadership. Develop and maintain financial forecasts, projections, and performance reporting. Monitor SG&A, overhead expenses, and operating costs while identifying opportunities for improved financial performance. Analyze financial results, trends, and variances to support business decisions.
Financial Reporting & Project Accounting: Oversee and support monthly financial reporting and close processes. Analyze project financial performance, job costing, labor efficiency, and estimating history. Maintain the accuracy and integrity of job cost data. Identify project-level financial risks and communicate potential issues to leadership. Support improvements to financial reporting systems, processes, and internal controls.
Operational & Strategic Partnership: Serve as a financial business partner to senior leadership and Operations. Work closely with operational teams to evaluate project profitability, cost performance, and financial risks. Support cash flow management, accounts receivable collections, and vendor payment activities. Identify opportunities to improve labor productivity, operational costs, and administrative processes. Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial planning, or related roles. Experience within construction, specialty contracting, restoration, engineering, or other project-based industries is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of job costing, project financials, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both financial and operational leadership. MBA or advanced degree is a plus. Occasional travel may be required.
The Opportunity: Join an established organization with a strong reputation and continued growth. Work directly with senior leadership and operational decision-makers. Influence financial strategy, project profitability, and operational performance. Take on a broad role that extends beyond traditional accounting and reporting.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Mundelein, IL

Occupation

Financial Managers

Industry

All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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