Finance Manager

Job Description

A growing, employee-owned organization supporting the construction and AEC industry is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Finance team in Granite City, IL.


The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within construction, engineering, EPC, infrastructure, industrial, or another project-based environment.


This role will combine financial reporting and analysis with a strong understanding of construction operations, project accounting, job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and project risk.


Responsibilities


• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.


• Prepare financial statements and management reporting.


• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.


• Analyze financial performance and variances.


• Provide recommendations to leadership.


• Partner with project managers and operations teams.


• Review job cost reports and project financial performance.


• Analyze WIP schedules, earned revenue, change orders, and forecasts.


• Support billing and collections risk management.


• Monitor project and division financial performance.


• Support internal and external audits.


• Ensure compliance with company policies and reporting requirements.


• Serve as a financial advisor to business leadership.


Qualifications


• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Construction, engineering, EPC, industrial, or project-based industry experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of construction accounting and job costing.


• Experience with revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.


• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.


• Experience working with project managers and operations teams.


• Knowledge of WIP schedules and project controls.


• Strong analytical and communication skills.


• Advanced Excel skills.


• ERP/accounting system experience required.


• Vista Viewpoint experience preferred.


• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.


• Experience managing subsidiary/division financial operations is a plus.


Compensation & Benefits


• $105,000-$130,000 Base Salary


• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)


• Discretionary Annual Bonus


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(k) with Company Contributions


• Paid Time Off & Sick Time


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Gym Reimbursement


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional who wants to combine financial leadership, project accounting, and construction operations within a growing, employee-owned organization.


To apply, submit an updated resume to View email address on click.appcast.io.


All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.