Financial Manager

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western • Chicago, IL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Manager for the Service Group in Chicago, Illinois, serves as the direct line of communication between the accounting department and the Vice President. The role coordinates financial reporting and business planning for BGL, supports accounting involvement in claims, and helps ensure compliance on project sites. It also includes staff development, owner relations on major projects, and creating analytical reports for the group.

Walsh describes itself as a fourth-generation, family-owned, fast-growing company with a small-company feel and large-company backing. The company highlights challenging work, an innovative problem-solving environment, supportive managers, and opportunities for growth, training, development, career progression, and work across the United States. The position requires 50% travel. The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits; specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 5–7 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Ability to communicate, present, and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including the executive level.
• Ability to think strategically, identify problems, and develop creative solutions.
• Ability to travel 50%.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in CMiC preferred.
• 5–7 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate P&Ls for BGL.
• Regularly review issues, overhead, P&Ls, and the Report Card with BGL.
• Report major issues to the respective Regional Controller.
• Prepare narratives to accompany the P&L/Report Card packet.
• Prepare BGL’s business plan.
• Manage Human Capital training and development for department and jobsite staff.
• Mentor department staff and encourage their growth within the company.
• Manage Accounting’s involvement in claims and serve as the correspondent between Legal and Accounting.
• Frequently visit material jobs in the program to ensure compliance and correct issues that arise.
• Represent the Company in owner meetings and relations on major projects.
• Design analytical reports for the group and submit them for possible standardization across the company.

Benefits

• The role may be eligible for a bonus and other benefits; specific benefits are not listed.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development.
• Flexibility in career path and progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager