Strong communication and presentation skills at all organizational levels
Strategic thinker with problem-solving abilities
Willingness to travel 50% of the time
Responsibilities
Coordinate P&Ls for BGL
Conduct regular reviews of financial issues and overhead
Report major issues to the Regional Controller
Prepare narratives for P&L/Report Card packets
Develop BGL's business plan
Manage training and development for department staff
Mentor staff to foster growth within the company
Oversee Accounting's role in claims management
Conduct site visits to ensure compliance
Represent the company in owner meetings on major projects
Design and submit analytical reports for standardization
Benefits
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Mentorship programs for career growth
Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership
Involvement in high-stakes projects
Travel opportunities to various job sites
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking a Financial Manager for our Service Group located in Chicago, IL. The Financial Manager is the direct line of communication between the accounting department and the Vice President.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordination of P&Ls for BGL
Regular reviews of issues, overhead, P&Ls and Report Card with BGL
Report major issues to respective Regional Controller
Prepare narrative to accompany P&L/Report Card packet
Prepare BGL's business plan
Manage Human Capital training & development for department and jobsite staff
Mentor department staff and encourage growth in field within company
Manage Accounting involvement in claims (correspondent between Legal and Accounting)
Visit material jobs in their program frequently to ensure compliance and correct any issues that arise
Represent the Company in Owner meetings and relations on major projects
Design analytical reports for group and submit for possible standardization across company
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
5-7 years of experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Proficiency in CMiC preferred
Demonstrated ability to communicate, present, and influence credibility and effectively communicate at all levels of the organization, including executive level
Ability to think strategically while identifying problems and developing creative solutions
50% travel required
Salary Range Disclaimer
Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.
About Walsh Group
The Walsh Group is a construction company that provides general contracting, construction management, and design-build services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Walsh Group has completed a variety of projects, including highways, bridges, airports, and water treatment plants. The company has a strong focus on safety and sustainability, and has received numerous awards for its work in these areas. Walsh Group is one of the largest construction companies in the United States, with operations in more than 20 states.
