Valuing Individuals

We welcome and respect the diversity in each individual’s background, experience, and talents. 

With our benefits, we show how much we care about you as a person. As part of the FourGen family, you will have:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance
• 401(k) with generous match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance
• Liberal PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off to volunteer with a charity

Accounts Payable Supervisor

Accounts Payable Supervisor will oversee and manage the accounts payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and expense reports. The Accounts Payable Supervisor will be responsible for supervising the AP team, maintaining internal controls, and improving processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of AP processes, and a commitment to compliance. The role will manage multiple accounts payables specialists.

What you’ll do:

Day to Day Accounts Payable Processing:

• Supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team.
• Review and approve payment runs.
• Monitor the processing of vendor invoices.
• Maintain vendor relationships by addressing payment inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and negotiating payment terms when necessary.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee expense reports.
• Oversee the month-end closing process for accounts payable, including the preparation of accruals and reconciliation of AP accounts.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and company regulations.
• Collaborate with the procurement and finance teams to improve processes, resolve issues, and streamline AP workflows.
• Develop, prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.

Compliance Activities:

• Prepare Year end 1099s
• Support external audits by providing documentation and responding to audit inquiries related to accounts payable.
• Reconcile AP-related transactions to the general ledger and assist in the preparation of financial reports.

Systems and Processes:

• Serve as Financial Lead on Business Central ERP to ensure accounts payables transactions are reflected accurately in the general ledger and related subsystems.
• Participate in and lead special projects related to continued automation/streamlining of department’s activities. 

Stakeholder Communication:

• Work with other Finance team leaders to assure their activities are appropriately reflected in financial results.
• Interact with Owner, other key business unit leaders and purchasing on important accounts payables issues.
• Act as external liaison with key vendors and ad hoc contact with auditors.

People Development/Management:

• Train and develop team members
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance; reward and correct behavior
• Address and resolve issues.

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger systems, and financial controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Microsoft Business Central) and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven success in leading, motivating, and managing a team.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive with an efficiency and continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of vendor management, procurement processes, and expense report systems.

Senior Accounting Manager

Partnering directly with the CFO, the Sr Manager of Accounting is responsible for financial management, accounting systems and processes, compliance and controls, communication of financial results through month and year end close process across multiple entities, and supporting internal and external audits.  This role is hands on and will include preparing and posting journal entries as well as being able to be strategic. The Sr Manager will directly manage an Accounting Manager and AP Supervisor, with a total team size of 5-7 staff.  This role requires strong leadership abilities, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

What you’ll do:

Financial Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. 
• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Coordinate, support, and manage external audits such as Year End, Tax, Sales/Use Tax, WC, etc.
• Gather year-end tax preparation materials.

• Provide oversight the Accounts Payables via AP supervisor.

Systems and Processes:

• Serve as Financial Lead on Business Central ERP to ensure accounting transactions are reflected accurately in the general ledger and related subsystems.
• Participate in and manage special projects related to continued automation/streamlining of department’s activities. 

Stakeholder Communication:

• Work with other Finance team leaders to assure their activities are appropriately reflected in financial results.
• Interact with Owner and other key business unit leaders on important accounting topics as needed.

Compliance and Controls:

• Manage routine compliance activities such as sales/use, annual reports, tax payments.
• Work alongside of CFO to maintain financial controls.

People Development/Management:

• Train and develop team members
• Plan, assign, and direct work
• Appraise performance; reward and correct behavior
• Address and resolve team member issues

What you’ll need for success:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting minimum required.
• 10 years in Accounting; minimum 3 years in a manager and supervisory role with a company that had multiple legal entities.
• Experience in successfully consolidating multiple companies’ financial statements required.
• CPA preferred (or pursuing CPA).
• Highly developed analytical and technical accounting and regulatory expertise.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and other relevant accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Significant experience with ERP necessary; Business Central or Business Dynamics a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management and development abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Construction industry experience highly desired.

Future Opportunities

Are you interested in exploring back-office career opportunities at the holding company for the Midwest’s premier electrical construction, commercial solar, and electrical testing companies? Do you not see any current openings that align with your interests, skills, and background?  Please submit your resume and cover letter here to be considered for future opportunities.  We will retain your application and reach out to you if an appropriate opening becomes available.

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If you have any questions, please contact us at careers@four-gen.com

FourGen Holdings is the parent company of a family of companies in the electrical and renewable energy industries, which includes Continental Electrical Construction Co, Continental Energy Solutions, and Electrical Energy Experts.  Our commitment to innovation and quality is rooted in four generations of family ownership and over 600 employees.

Founded in 1912, Continental Electrical Construction Company is the number one commercial electrical construction company in Chicagoland, as well as one of the largest in the Midwest. Our expertise covers commercial, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, institutional, mission critical data centers, and structured cabling.

Focused on helping customers maximize energy savings while reducing the size of their carbon footprint, Continental Energy Solutions designs, engineers, installs, monitors, and maintains solar arrays, solar plus battery storage, and full microgrid solutions.  We offer an unbeatable team of engineers, project managers, and field supervisors, including NABCEP Certified Professionals, the gold standard in the solar industry.

Electrical Energy Experts supplies the finest electrical testing, engineering, and maintenance services to assure that electrical systems maintain the most reliable condition.

Working for FourGen Holdings provides:

• Collaboration, assistance, tools and resources for success
• An engaging and respectful workplace with excellent benefits and compensation
• A value based working environment:

FourGen Holdings is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual or gender orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.