Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Location: Woodstock, IL (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office per week)

Duration: 3-6 Month Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join a growing construction organization on a 3-6 month contract basis. This role will support financial operations across multiple projects and business units, ensuring accurate reporting, project accounting, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the construction industry and hands-on experience with WIP accounting, month-end close processes, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and related project financial reporting.
• Analyze project performance, costs, and profitability against estimates and forecasts.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis and provide insights to operations and leadership teams.
• Review project estimates, budgets, and cost projections to ensure financial accuracy.
• Partner with project managers and operational leaders to monitor project financial performance.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and industry best practices.
• Support process improvements and financial controls related to project accounting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of accounting or finance experience within the construction industry required.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounting
• Percentage-of-completion accounting
• Month-end close processes
• Variance analysis
• Project estimates and forecasting
• Experience partnering with project management and operations teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Ability to work independently and quickly become productive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Construction, contracting, or project-based accounting environment.
• Multi-entity or regional financial oversight.
• Experience with project costing and job profitability analysis.