A Financial Manager directs and plans the financial activities of a company or organization. Prepares financial statements and business activity and forecasting reports; supervises accounting and preparation of financial reports; advises management with regard to finance decisions.
Midwest Construction Group (MCG) is one of Southeast Wisconsin's fastest-growing commercial general contractors and a 2025 & 2026 BizTimes Future 50 Award Winner . We specialize in commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, municipal, and design-build construction projects while building long-term relationships with our clients, trade partners, and employees. As our company continues to grow, we are seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to establish and lead our accounting and financial operations. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced construction accounting professional who wants to build systems, influence strategy, and become a key member of our leadership team. If you're looking for a position where your ideas matter, your work has a direct impact on company growth, and you can help shape the future of a successful organization, we'd love to meet you.
Summary/Objective:
Midwest Construction Group is seeking a strategic, detail-oriented Finance & Administration Manager to support the company's continued growth. This role will own financial operations, job cost visibility, payroll/HR administration, and core business infrastructure processes. The ideal candidate brings construction accounting experience, strong systems discipline, and the ability to grow into a senior financial leadership role as MCG scales. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys building processes, improving systems, and supporting a growing organization.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Finance & Accounting Oversee job cost accounting and project profitability tracking Maintain WIP schedules and revenue recognition tracking Manage A/R, A/P, and collections Coordinate AIA billing and subcontractor documentation Monitor cash flow and provide monthly financial reporting Support budget development and forecasting Assist in banking relationships and line-of-credit reporting Construction Accounting Monitor project costs and labor reporting Track retainage and contract billings Review subcontractor compliance documentation Assist project managers with financial reporting Improve financial visibility into project performance Payroll & HR Administration Administer payroll for all employees Coordinate benefits (health, 401k, etc.) Manage onboarding and compliance documentation Maintain insurance and subcontractor COI tracking Operational Infrastructure Implement and refine accounting and financial systems Support software and process improvements Maintain vendor records and compliance files Develop standardized reporting dashboards • Any other reasonable duties and responsibilities that may be assigned Required Education and Experience 5-8+ years of construction accounting or financial operations experience Strong understanding of job costing and WIP reporting Experience with AIA billing and subcontractor management Payroll and HR administration familiarity High attention to detail and strong organizational skills Ability to work in a growing, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred:
Experience supporting a small-to-mid sized GC Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field QuickBooks or construction ERP experience Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
