Assistant Controller

TEC Group, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TEC Group, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting team in a well-established construction company. This role is crucial for overseeing payroll, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, aimed at driving the company's long-term financial strategy.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in construction accounting, especially union payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll, AP, and financial reporting.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an accounting team of 7 staff.
• Oversee weekly office and field payroll.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and handle audits.

Skills

Construction accounting

Payroll management

Financial reporting

Organizational skills

Education

CPA or working toward certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

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Executive Search ManagerFinance | Accounting | Legal | Construction

An established construction company is looking for an Assistant Controller to lead its accounting team and oversee payroll, AP, and financial reporting operations. This is a key leadership role supporting both day-to-day functions and long-term financial strategy.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support an accounting team of 7 staff
• Oversee weekly office and field payroll, including union payroll and rate updates
• Prepare and file quarterly payroll tax returns, W-2s, and handle payroll audits
• Review and approve all vendor payables and resolve issues quickly
• Ensure timely processing of payables to meet quarterly closing deadlines
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial statements and GL entries
• Coordinate with outside CPA firm on year-end audits and filings (EEOC-1, INDOT rating report, etc.)
• Manage IT vendor on system updates, maintenance tasks, and equipment replacement

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in construction accounting, especially union payroll
• Strong understanding of payroll, AP, and financial reporting
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and external partners
• CPA or actively working toward certification (required)
• Organized, proactive, and great with both numbers and people

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

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