Vice President Finance

George Allen Construction is a premier construction firm specializing in both commercial construction and railroad construction projects. Located in Mokena, IL with over 45+ years of business, our company has built a great reputation for delivering high-quality, innovative, and sustainable solutions to our clients.

• Oversee the company’s WIP reporting process, including project cost reviews, margin analysis, backlog visibility, billing alignment, and financial risk identification.
• Partner with Operations, Project Managers, Accounting, and executive leadership to review project financial performance and support timely corrective action.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Oversee the Controller and accounting function to ensure accurate reporting, timely close, compliance, and strong financial controls.
• Manage banking, bonding, surety, audit, tax, and other key financial relationships.
• Develop executive financial dashboards and KPIs that provide visibility into profitability, cash flow, backlog, WIP trends, and operational performance.
• Lead and develop the accounting and finance team while improving systems, processes, accountability, and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing WIP reporting and construction project financial reviews, including project costing, margin analysis, backlog tracking, billing alignment, and risk identification.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred, especially with a commercial contractor, general contractor, heavy civil contractor, railroad contractor, or specialty contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, billing, backlog, project costing, and profitability analysis.
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, banking relationships, bonding/surety support, controls, audits, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience leading a Controller, accounting manager, or accounting/finance team.
• Experience with construction ERP systems and project accounting platforms strongly preferred;
  Vista/Viewpoint, Procore, Foundation, Sage, or similar systems are a plus.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to executives, ownership, project leaders, and external financial partners.

George Allen Construction Company is a diverse, equal‑opportunity employer looking to hire individuals who believe integrity, trust, and knowledge are the keys to long‑term success. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience. Applicants must be organized and able to prioritize. Must be motivated, proactive, and able to problem solve with strong verbal and written communication skills. Multitasking skills are essential.

Please email us if the position interests you, along with your resume and salary expectations.

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