Senior Corporate Operations Analyst

Clune Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical premiums for dependents

401k with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mentoring Program

Fitness Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction Company is seeking a Senior Corporate Operations Analyst to oversee complex accounting activities, ensure timely monthly close and accurate financial reporting, and mentor junior staff. This role partners with finance and operations to improve reporting quality and operational efficiency.

You will apply GAAP, manage month-end close, review reconciliations, and support audits while driving process improvements and ERP data integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2–3 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience; construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee key project accounting activities, including review of costing, revenue recognition, and WIP accuracy.
• Leads key month-end close deliverables; reviews entries and reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares and reviews financial reports and disclosures for compliance.
• Identifies and implements process improvements for efficiency and control.
• Applies GAAP and company policies to complex transactions; reviews reconciliations for compliance; supports audits and helps remediate control gaps.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Job Purpose

The accounting Senior Corporate Operations Analyst is responsible for overseeing and performing complex accounting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the monthly close and financial reporting. This role leads key areas of the close process, reviews account reconciliations, and ensures compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. The Senior Corporate Operations Analyst supports financial analysis, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and driving consistency in accounting practices. This role partners with finance and operational teams to enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Applies and interprets accounting policies; supports technical research and ensures consistent application.
• Oversee key project accounting activities, including review of costing, revenue recognition, and WIP accuracy.
• Leads key month-end close deliverables; reviews entries and reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepares and reviews financial reports and disclosures for compliance.
• Identifies and implements process improvements for efficiency and control.
• Applies GAAP and company policies to complex transactions; reviews reconciliations for compliance; supports audits and helps remediate control gaps.
• Ensure proper ERP usage and supports data integrity and system enhancements.
• Performs advanced analysis, investigates variances, and provides insights.
• Partners with finance and operations to improve reporting and operational alignment.
• Ensures adherence to controls; supports audit, tax, and risk mitigation.
• Guides junior staff, reviews work and supports development.
• Leads projects; coordinates with teams; drives execution and identifies efficiency improvements.

What We Offer

At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of GAAP with ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance to more complex transactions.
• Effective communication and organizational skills to lead processes and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Advanced ERP, MS Office applications, and Excel skills (e.g., complex formula and v-lookup functions, data analysis, reconciliations, reporting tools).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 2-3 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience. Construction industry preferred.

All candidates must provide a resume.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.