Director of Finance and Accounting (Construction)

Job overview

The Director of Finance and Accounting (Construction) role is hybrid, with 2–3 days per week in the Chicago, IL office. Base salary is $150,000–$200,000 per year; target total cash compensation is $177,000–$236,000, including a target bonus that is not guaranteed. Hotel Rehabs is a national hotel renovation general contractor serving major hospitality brands. The director leads the established Finance and Accounting function while remaining hands-on in daily operations. The role strengthens financial reporting, planning, controls, and team capabilities and partners with executive leadership to support growth while protecting the company’s debt-free position.

What you'll do

• Lead day-to-day finance and accounting, including reporting, month-end close, WIP schedules, job costing, revenue recognition, accounts payable and receivable, and financial controls. Partner with the CEO and COO on financial strategy and growth planning
• own budgeting and forecasting
• manage cash flow, banking and surety relationships, bonding capacity, insurance, and multi-state compliance
• develop the finance team and improve processes and systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of finance and accounting

construction

hybrid

chicago il

hotel rehabs

finance leadership

construction accounting

job costing

forecasting

cash management

executive leadership

$150k–$200k base salary

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
• paid time off
• company events and travel incentives
• four-week paid sabbatical after five years.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule; target annual bonus of 18% of base salary at full achievement of company profitability goals, with additional potential above target. Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k) match with immediate vesting, paid time off, and a four-week paid sabbatical after five years.

About the employer

Hotel Rehabs is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Sector: 23.