Financial Analyst

Pepper Construction Group; Barrington (IL); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Pepper Construction seeks a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our Corporate Accounting team in Barrington, IL. This role supports accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple entities, partnering with finance and operations to deliver accurate insights.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in accounting/financial analysis, strong Excel skills, and a collaborative mindset. This is an on-site position with one day remote in Barrington, IL, with excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA designation or active pursuit preferred.
• 2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports with analysis and commentary.
• Analyze and process accounting transactions and job costs with internal controls.
• Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accuracy.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights for decision making.
• Partner with project managers and operations to ensure cost tracking and reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Budgeting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Pepper Construction is a general contracting and construction management firm known for their quality work, strong ethics, and long‑standing relationships with clients and partners.

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands‑on approach of a local company. We believe in exploring new technologies and methods that support the visions of our clients and positively impact the communities in which we live, work and play.

Pepper is seeking a talented and detail-oriented Financial Analyst to join our growing Corporate Accounting team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a dynamic organization by supporting accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple operating entities.

The ideal candidate is analytical, collaborative, and eager to partner with both finance and operational teams to deliver accurate financial information and meaningful business insights.

This position is on site in our Barrington, IL location with one day remote.

Please note: Only local candidates will be considered.

What You'll Do

• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports, including analysis and commentary on financial performance.
• Analyze and process accounting transactions and job costs in accordance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Perform account reconciliations, prepare journal entries, and maintain the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Conduct budget-to-actual and variance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Partner with project managers and operational teams to ensure accurate cost tracking, reporting, and financial performance monitoring.
• Support the continuous improvement of financial processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiencies.
• Assist with year-end audit activities, special projects, and other financial analysis initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred
• 2+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related professional experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and recommend effective solutions
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with accounting and financial systems
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across finance, operations, and project teams

If you're passionate about financial analysis, accounting excellence, and supporting business success, we'd love to hear from you!

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $92,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.