Director of Finance & Accounting (Construction)

Hotel Rehabs; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule (2–3 days in Chicago)

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

401(k) with employer match

Sabbatical after five years

Job summary

Hotel Rehabs is recruiting a finance leader to oversee the Finance & Accounting function and partner with the CEO/COO on strategic growth. The role blends hands-on daily operations with shaping long-term financial strategy for a debt-free, nationwide contractor with Chicago-based hybrid work.

The ideal candidate will lead a small but expanding finance team, improve processes, and manage multi-state compliance while driving profitability and scalable growth.

Qualifications

• Significant finance leadership experience within commercial construction or general contracting.
• Deep technical knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, job costing, over/under billings, and project profitability.
• Experience scaling a finance function and leading teams to improve processes and accountability.
• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution and day-to-day operations.
• Experience with budgeting, cash management, banking/surety relationships, and multi-state compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day Finance & Accounting function with accurate month-end close, WIP schedules, and strong controls.
• Partner with CEO/COO to develop the financial roadmap supporting growth from $50M to $100M.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning for visibility into margins and cash flow.
• Develop and lead the Finance & Accounting team, building systems and processes for scalable growth.
• Provide actionable financial insights to influence business decisions and balance growth with profitability.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Hands-on execution

Team leadership

Financial forecasting

Cash management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/MBA (preferred)

Tools

Construction ERP systems

ASC 606 revenue recognition

Multi-state accounting

Job description

We are recruiting nationwide for this Chicago-based role. The opportunity is hybrid (2 - 3 days in office).

We're seeking an experienced finance leader to lead our Finance & Accounting function and serve as a strategic partner to our CEO, COO, and executive leadership team.

Hotel Rehabs is a $50 million, debt-free national general contractor with a clear objective: grow revenue by 50% million over the next three years while protecting profitability and maintaining our debt-free position.

You're not building a finance function from scratch. We have established accounting processes, procedures, financial reporting, and a capable team in place. Your opportunity is to take this foundation, evaluate what's working, identify opportunities for improvement, and evolve our financial operations, systems, and capabilities to support our next stage of growth.

This is both a strategic and hands-on leadership role. At our current size, you'll remain actively involved in day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and consistent execution while helping shape our long-term financial strategy.

As the company grows, you'll be responsible for developing the team, processes, and systems that allow you to progressively shift your focus toward broader financial leadership.

This opportunity is ideal for a finance leader looking to expand their strategic influence and take on broader business leadership responsibilities, or a seasoned finance executive who enjoys strengthening businesses and helping shape their next stage of growth. We're looking for someone who brings strong financial judgment, enjoys solving complex business challenges, and wants to have a meaningful impact on company performance. Regardless of experience level, success in this role requires the ability to think strategically while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day financial operations.

About Hotel Rehabs

Hotel Rehabs is a nationwide hotel renovation general contractor serving major hospitality brands, including Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. We are a five‑time Inc. 5000 honoree, with offices in Chicago, Nashville, and Phoenix.

Our business at a glance:

• Revenue: $50M today, with a $100M target over three years.
• Financial Position: Debt‑free, with no history of carrying debt.
• Operations: Nationwide construction projects and compliance requirements across 35+ states.
• Finance Function: Established accounting processes, procedures, and financial reporting.
• Finance Team: Three professionals, expanding to four.
• Leadership: Direct access to the CEO & COO and a seat on the executive leadership team.

What You'll Own

Financial Operations & Execution

Lead the day-to-day Finance & Accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month‑end close, WIP schedules, job costing, revenue recognition, AP/AR, and strong financial controls. Remain hands‑on in resolving operational challenges and driving consistent execution.

Partner with the CEO and COO to develop the financial roadmap supporting growth from $50M to $100M. Evaluate profitability, working capital, investments, and financial risks. Translate financial and operational data into recommendations that influence business decisions.

Planning, Forecasting & Performance

Own budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning. Build on existing reporting to strengthen visibility into project margins, cash flow, overhead, and company performance.

Identify trends, anticipate risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Manage cash flow, banking and surety relationships, bonding capacity, insurance, and multi‑state financial compliance while protecting the company's debt‑free position.

Team Leadership & Scalability

Lead and develop the Finance & Accounting team, establish accountability, and build on existing systems and processes. Identify improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen financial visibility, and allow the finance function to operate with increasing independence as the business grows.

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months, we expect you to:

• Maintain accurate, timely, and reliable financial operations and reporting while identifying opportunities to improve existing processes.
• Strengthen accountability and proactively resolve operational challenges.
• Enhance financial forecasting and analysis to support proactive business decisions.
• Develop a financial roadmap supporting our three‑year growth objectives.
• Become a trusted financial partner to the CEO and COO, providing actionable recommendations that influence business performance.

What You Bring

• Significant finance leadership experience within commercial construction or general contracting.
• Deep technical knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, job costing, over/under billings, and project profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic financial leadership with hands‑on operational execution.
• Experience with financial forecasting, cash management, working capital, and banking/surety relationships.
• Proven success leading teams, improving established financial processes, and driving accountability.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
• Sound business judgment, forward‑looking perspective, and the ability to identify opportunities that improve financial and operational performance.
• The ability to prioritize, solve problems, and consistently execute in a growing organization.

Preferred:

Experience scaling a finance function, construction ERP systems, CPA/MBA, and multi‑state construction operations.

• Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience.
• Annual Bonus: Target of 18% of base salary at 100% achievement of company profitability goals, with additional earning potential above target.
• Target Total Cash Compensation: $177,000–$236,000, inclusive of target bonus (not guaranteed).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Hybrid schedule (2–3 days per week in Chicago).
• Paid time off, company events, and travel incentives.
• Four‑week paid sabbatical after five years.

Why Hotel Rehabs?

This is an opportunity to lead the financial function of an established, financially sound business entering its next phase of growth. You will have direct access to the CEO/COO, influence over company strategy, and responsibility for both maintaining strong financial operations today and building the capabilities required to scale tomorrow.

If you have the technical expertise to lead a construction finance function, the operational discipline to execute consistently, and the strategic perspective to help shape the future of a growing company, we would welcome a conversation.