Operations and Finance Manager

Office & Finance Manager – Lead Business Operations for Chicago’s Premier Steel Fabricator Company: Composite Steel Location: Melrose Park, IL Job Type: Full Time Compensation: $70,000 to $85,000 per year, based on experience Project Scope : Commercial, Industrial, Government, and Union. About the Role Composite Steel is seeking an Office & Finance Manager to oversee financial processes and support daily business operations for our growing union steel fabrication company. This role is ideal for someone with strong construction-office accounting experience who can manage billing, payroll, reporting, compliance documentation, and administrative workflows with accuracy and professionalism. Key Responsibilities Maintain accurate books and daily accounting records. Process accounts receivable and accounts payable activities. Prepare invoices, track collections, and support healthy cash flow. Generate monthly financial and profitability reports for leadership. Process payroll and maintain union-related payroll documentation. Manage lien waivers, compliance paperwork, and job-related documentation. Serve as a key point of contact for clients regarding billing and administrative matters. Oversee day-to-day office operations and help improve internal processes. Required Qualifications Experience in a finance, accounting, or office management role within construction, steel fabrication, or a related industrial environment. Strong experience with invoicing, collections, bookkeeping, and financial data entry. Experience processing payroll and supporting compliance documentation. Familiarity with lien waivers, certified payroll, union reporting, or related construction paperwork. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams. Preferred Qualifications 3 years of experience in a construction office environment. Experience with project-based reporting and job-cost-related financial tracking. Understanding of union labor documentation and requirements. Bilingual in Spanish. Benefits Weekly pay Medical insurance Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick leave Professional training and development opportunities About Composite Steel Composite Steel is a growing, union steel fabricator serving commercial, industrial, government, and institutional projects throughout the Chicago area. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and a strong team-oriented culture. Composite Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.