Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk

Pepper Construction•Barrington, IL

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Pepper Construction is seeking a Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk to lead the financial evaluation and approval of subcontractors, clients, and vendors to support informed contracting decisions and mitigate project risk. This role independently assesses subcontractor financial health, recommends approval limits, and partners closely with operations, accounting, risk management, and leadership. The position owns and continuously improves the prequalification process while ensuring compliance, consistency, and financial integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5–8+ years of financial analysis, accounting, or risk management experience
Strong independent financial judgment and risk-based decision-making
Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience
Professional certification (CPA/CMA)

Responsibilities

Lead subcontractor prequalification and annual requalification processes
Analyze financial statements, cash flow, backlog, and credit risk
Recommend approval limits, conditions, and risk mitigation strategies
Serve as the subject matter expert on subcontractor financial risk
Partner with operations and leadership to identify risk, evaluate risk tolerance and develop mitigation strategies
Maintain consistent, fair, and compliant prequalification standards
Prepare executive-level reports on subcontractor financial exposure