Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Risk

Key Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor prequalification and annual requalification processes
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, backlog, and credit risk
• Recommend approval limits, conditions, and risk mitigation strategies
• Serve as the subject matter expert on subcontractor financial risk
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify risk, evaluate risk tolerance and develop mitigation strategies
• Maintain consistent, fair, and compliant prequalification standards
• Prepare executive-level reports on subcontractor financial exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of financial analysis, accounting, or risk management experience
• Strong independent financial judgment and risk-based decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems
• Construction industry experience and professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred

Pay

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $115,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• A generous 401k match
• A student loan repayment benefit
• Comprehensive paid time off including company holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Fully paid medical and parental leave
• Mental health services

About the Role

Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. We are seeking a Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk based in our Barrington, IL location.