Assistant Controller – Construction Finance & Audit

ARCO; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading performance-basedbon

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Traditional and Roth 401k

Tuition reimbursement for associates

Scholarship for associates’ children –

1-month paid sabbatical after every 5 

1-week paid volunteer leave each year

100% charitable match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

100% paid 12-week maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO is seeking an Assistant Controller with audit experience to join our Chicago accounting team. You will work closely with accounting, project management, and leadership to manage monthly closes, job costs, and intercompany allocations across ARCO/Murray companies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and communication with senior management. A Bachelor of Science in Accounting and 3–8 years of relevant experience are required; CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting required.
• 3-8 years of public or construction accounting experience preferred.
• CPA is preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry considered a plus but not required.
• Advanced Excel and IT skills are a plus.
• Strong communication skills and ability to adapt style to audience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile job cost for ARCO/Murray companies.
• Monitor accounting transactions and resolve issues daily.
• Prepare and assist with monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany allocations (A/P).
• Balance intercompany cash accounts and assist project managers with subcontracts, insurance, and job cost details.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to review and approve payment requests.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting process
• Assist with year-end audit
• Respond to leadership requests for information and analysis
• Work on various projects delegated by VP of Accounting or leadership

Skills

Audit experience

Intercompany accounting

Financial statement prep

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

ARCO is seeking an Assistant Controller with audit experience to join our Chicago accounting team. You will work closely with accounting, project management, and leadership to manage monthly closes, job costs, and intercompany allocations across ARCO/Murray companies.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and communication with senior management. A Bachelor of Science in Accounting and 3–8 years of relevant experience are required; CPA is preferred.