Assistant Controller

CFS; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Wellness programs

PTO

Job summary

CFS in Vernon Hills, IL seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee daily accounting operations and financial reporting. You will support month-end close, review financial statements, and drive process improvements across teams.

The role requires 7–12+ years of accounting experience, a strong GAAP background, and a CPA preferred. Construction ERP experience with CMiC is a plus; hybrid work is available after ramp-up.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction/JOC/WIP preferred).
• Strong GAAP knowledge; CPA preferred.
• Experience with CMiC or construction ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting
• Support month-end/year-end close and review financial statements
• Lead AP function and partner on process improvements across teams
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance
• Support audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting

Skills

Accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

CMiC ERP

Job description

• Influence process improvements, system enhancements, and modernization efforts


• Opportunity to leverage technology and AI tools to optimize accounting operations


• Hybrid flexibility after ramp-up (1 day remote/week)


• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, wellness programs, and PTO

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Work closely with executive leadership


• Influence process improvements, system enhancements, and modernization efforts


• Opportunity to leverage technology and AI tools to optimize accounting operations


• Hybrid flexibility after ramp-up (1 day remote/week)


• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) match, wellness programs, and PTO

Key Responsibilities For The Assistant Controller

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting


• Support month-end/year-end close and review financial statements


• Lead AP function and partner on process improvements across teams


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management


• Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance


• Support audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting

Qualifications For The Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance


• 7–12+ years of progressive accounting experience (construction/job costing/WIP preferred)


• Strong knowledge of GAAP; CPA preferred


• Experience with construction ERP systems (CMiC a plus)

$150K-$200K

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