Accounting Manager | General Contractor | Downtown Chicago

Michael Page International

Chicago, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$100,000–$120,000 Per Year

JOB TYPE

Full-time

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Aging Analysis, Billing, Budgeting, CIP (Clean-in-Place), Cash Applications, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Code Reviews, Construction, Construction Management, Cost Allocation, Cost Analysis, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Benefits, Finance, Financial Control, Forecasting, Funding, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Journal Entries, Liens, MPI, Payment Processing, Payroll Accounting, Process Improvement, Process Management, Project Estimates, Reconciliation, Regulatory Requirements, State Laws and Regulations, Tax Regulations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, WIP (Wash-in-Place), Worker's Compensation

LOCATION

Chicago, Illinois

POSTED

1 day ago

Construction Accounting ManagerJoin a rapidly growing, stable general contractor with a hybrid work model!Our client is a rapidly growing general contractor that has been around for over 20 years and is based in Downtown Chicago. The team is looking to bring on a strong Construction Accounting Manager to their growing organization as they continue their plans to grow 300% over the next five years. With benefits that provide trust in their employees, the team prioritizes career development and success for their employees. Our client is looking for a progressive and experienced Construction Accounting Manager to join their growing accounting department. In this role, you will be overseeing all WIP reporting, job costing, month end close, AP/AR and reporting into the Controller and CFO. This role will provide you with the opportunity to lead a team in a successful organization.Job DescriptionLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities, ensuring accurate GL activity, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant reportingMaintain financial integrity within Sage ERP, including journal entries, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and audit-ready documentationOwn accounts receivable and billing operations, including invoicing, cash application, A/R aging analysis, and cash forecasting supportManage draw processes and coordination with title companies, maintaining accurate draw trackers, funding documentation, and complianceOversee accounts payable operations, including invoice workflow, coding review, payment processing, A/P aging, and subcontractor lien waiversLead project accounting and job costing, including job setup, subcontractor invoice review, draws (G702/703), WIP/CIP reporting, and margin analysisPartner with project and estimating teams on general conditions budgets, staffing cost analysis, and resolution of cost variancesOversee payroll accounting and labor cost allocation, supporting benefits, workers' compensation audits, and labor compliance reportingSupport audits, tax compliance, 1099 filings, internal controls, and regulatory requirements across all entitiesDrive systems optimization, process improvement, and team development, including training, standardization, and performance accountabilityMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred5+ years of construction accounting experience within a general contractorSage100 software experience requiredAbility to manage a team and be part of the daily accounting operationsWhat's on OfferStrong benefits packageStrong work/life balance culture promotedFun and employee-centric culture with company events and happy hours

About the Company

Michael Page International

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job. In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas: Banking and financial services Digital and e-commerce Engineering and manufacturing Finance and accounting Human resources Information technology Marketing Oil and gas Procurement and supply chain Property and construction Sales An Established Brand The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry. A Market Leader The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world. Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.

COMPANY SIZE

10,000 employees or more

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

WEBSITE

https://www.michaelpage.ca/