Strategic Finance Leader — Construction Growth (Hybrid)

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

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.