Accounting Manager Job at UBT, Lombard, IL

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  • UBT
  • Lombard, IL

Job Description

About the Company

We are partnering with a full-service design-build firm that’s dedicated to creating human-centric work environments that inspire productivity, collaboration, and success. This design-build general contractor with in-house design and architectural services, offers a true one-stop solution from concept through completion. Their core focus is renovating premium manufacturing, food, and life science interiors across Northern Illinois, Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin.

  • 25 employees | ~$20M revenue
  • Profitable and very GP and EBITDA focused.
  • 100% subcontracted labor (no self-perform)
  • Zero bid work – all projects sourced through in-house business development
  • Aggressive growth plan: $50M in revenue within 3–5 years

This is a highly visible, strategic finance role in a company that runs tight, disciplined books and tracks project GP weekly .

The Opportunity

We are seeking a premium Accounting Manager (or exceptionally strong senior-level construction bookkeeper ready to step up) with experience in $20M+ construction environments . This role will be the financial backbone of the organization. You’ll own budgeting, forecasting, accountability, and profitability while partnering closely with department leaders.

A core objective of this role is to increase EBITDA through disciplined budgeting, forecasting, and financial leadership

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

  • Own and manage the company-wide budget and departmental budgets
  • Lead weekly and monthly budget review meetings with each Department Head to drive accountability
  • Forecast EBITDA, cash flow, and profitability with accuracy and insight
  • Maintain visibility over every financial aspect of the business

Profitability & Performance

  • Track and analyze project GP weekly
  • Identify margin improvement opportunities and cost controls
  • Partner with leadership to drive the business towards a higher EBITDA

Team Leadership & Oversight

  • Oversee the existing bookkeeper (AP/AR, billing forecast dates)
  • Collaborate with the Senior Accountant (who will remain part-time for tax planning, investing, and year-end budgeting)
  • Ensure clean, accurate, and timely financials

Systems & Process

  • Maintain and optimize QuickBooks environment
  • Strengthen financial processes, reporting, and controls
  • Support forecasting, job costing, and financial visibility across projects

What We’re Looking For

Experience

  • Construction industry experience required (Design-Build or GC strongly preferred)
  • Experience in companies with $20M+ annual revenue is a must
  • Background as an Controller, Senior Construction Accountant, or high-level Bookkeeper ready for the next step
  • Proven success managing budgets, forecasting, and department accountability

Technical

  • Strong QuickBooks experience
  • Deep understanding of job costing, WIP, project GP, and construction financials

Leadership & Style

  • Confident working directly with Department Heads and ownership
  • Comfortable holding leaders accountable to budgets
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and business-minded
  • Able to “own the numbers” and drive financial discipline

Job Tags

Part time, For contractors,

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