Construction Finance & Ops Manager

Metro Elevator; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, and life

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Office & admin support

Job summary

Metro Elevator Illinois, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Business Manager to run the division's accounting, payroll, HR, and admin processes from the Chicago area. You will report to the Division President and own day-to-day financial operations, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

The role requires proactive organization, ownership of tasks, and experience in construction or field service. This is a fully in-office position in Lombard, five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles including debits/credits, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience managing back-office financial and administrative operations in construction or field service.

Responsibilities

• Cash Management, Accounts Payable & Treasury: process invoices/POs, record payments, reimbursements, and manage cash.
• Billing & Accounts Receivable: handle time-and-material and maintenance billing; monitor aging and collections.
• Financial Reporting & General Accounting: perform reconciliations, month-end close, and prepare reports.
• Payroll Administration: onboarding, payroll processing, and benefits enrollment.
• Human Resources & Employee Administration: onboarding/offboarding, personnel files, and HR admin.
• Office & Administrative Support: vendor relations, project tasks, and executive support.
• Fleet Administration: manage fleet payments, insurance, and registrations.

Skills

Accounting principles

Debits and credits

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

Metro Elevator Illinois, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Business Manager to run the division's accounting, payroll, HR, and admin processes from the Chicago area. You will report to the Division President and own day-to-day financial operations, with a focus on accuracy and timely processing.

The role requires proactive organization, ownership of tasks, and experience in construction or field service. This is a fully in-office position in Lombard, five days a week.