Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk

Pepper is looking for a Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk, based in our Barrington, IL location. The Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk leads the financial evaluation and approval of subcontractors, clients and vendors to support informed contracting decisions and mitigate project risk. This role independently assesses subcontractor financial health, recommends approval limits, and partners closely with operations, accounting, risk management, and leadership. The position owns and continuously improves the prequalification process while ensuring compliance, consistency, and financial integrity. 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