Senior Corporate Operations Analyst

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
104K-120K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Real Estate • Hospitality • Industrial
The Role
Lead month-end close and complex accounting activities, ensure GAAP compliance, review reconciliations, support audits, perform financial analysis, drive process and ERP improvements, and mentor junior staff to improve reporting and operational alignment.
Summary Generated by Built In

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders—we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

Job Purpose:

The accounting Senior Corporate Operations Analyst is responsible for overseeing and performing complex accounting activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the monthly close and financial reporting. This role leads key areas of the close process, reviews account reconciliations, and ensures compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. The Senior Corporate Operations Analyst supports financial analysis, audit coordination, and process improvement initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and driving consistency in accounting practices. This role partners with finance and operational teams to enhance reporting quality and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions:

  • Applies and interprets accounting policies; supports technical research and ensures consistent application.

  • Oversee key project accounting activities, including review of costing, revenue recognition, and WIP accuracy.

  • Leads key month-end close deliverables; reviews entries and reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.

  • Prepares and reviews financial reports and disclosures for compliance.

  • Identifies and implements process improvements for efficiency and control.

  • Applies GAAP and company policies to complex transactions; reviews reconciliations for compliance; supports audits and helps remediate control gaps.

  • Ensure proper ERP usage and supports data integrity and system enhancements.

  • Performs advanced analysis, investigates variances, and provides insights.

  • Partners with finance and operations to improve reporting and operational alignment.

  • Ensures adherence to controls; supports audit, tax, and risk mitigation.

  • Guides junior staff, reviews work and supports development.

  • Leads projects; coordinates with teams; drives execution and identifies efficiency improvements.


What We Offer
At Clune Construction we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 

  • 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
  • Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
  • Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
  • Fitness Program
  • Pet Insurance

 
Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.
 

Job Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP with ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance to more complex transactions.

  • Effective communication and organizational skills to lead processes and collaborate cross-functionally.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.

  • Advanced ERP, MS Office applications, and Excel skills (e.g., complex formula and v-lookup functions, data analysis, reconciliations, reporting tools).

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

  • 2-3 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience. Construction industry preferred.

Salary range: $104,000 - $120,000

All candidates must provide a resume.
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • 2-3 years progressive corporate and operations accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to apply guidance to complex transactions
  • Advanced ERP experience and strong MS Office/Excel skills (complex formulas, VLOOKUP, data analysis, reporting)
  • Effective communication and organizational skills; ability to lead cross-functional processes
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
  • Construction industry experience
  • Provide a resume
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The Company
1,107 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Clune Construction is a national, employee-owned general contractor providing construction management services for commercial buildings, including offices, retail spaces, hospitality venues, and mission-critical data centers. Founded in 1997, they manage a diverse portfolio of projects across the United States, emphasizing a people-first approach, integrity, and excellence in delivering high-quality commercial interiors and infrastructure projects.

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