Finance Manager

Top Stack; Woodstock (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Stack is seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a 3-6 month contract in Woodstock, IL. The role supports financial operations across multiple projects, focusing on accurate reporting, project accounting, and financial analysis within a construction environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of construction accounting experience, expertise in WIP and percentage-of-completion methods, and strong Excel/ERP skills to partner with project management and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-7 years of accounting/finance experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of WIP accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, month-end close, and variance analysis.
• Experience partnering with project management and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Prepare and review WIP schedules and related project reporting.
• Analyze project performance, costs, and profitability vs estimates/forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to operations and leadership.
• Review project estimates, budgets, and cost projections for accuracy.
• Partner with project managers and operations to monitor financial performance.
• Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow planning.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and best practices.
• Support process improvements and controls related to project accounting and reporting.

Skills

WIP accounting

Variance analysis

Forecasting

Project accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.