Construction Controller

Jobot; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k)

ICHRA health coverage

Limited travel requirements

Direct access to leadership

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Controller for our Northbrook, IL location. This role leads all accounting and financial operations, guiding strategic financial decisions and ensuring rigorous controls across project accounting and reporting.

The successful candidate will have a CPA preferred, 5–7+ years of construction accounting experience, and strong Excel skills, with direct access to ownership for financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with 5–7+ years.
• Controller or Assistant Controller experience in construction preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, percentage of completion, and construction billing.
• Experience with construction ERP or accounting software such as Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, or Foundation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently while partnering with executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the company and its affiliated entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage month end and year end close processes.
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls and financial policies.
• Oversee project accounting including WIP schedules, job costing, percentage of completion, draw requests, billing, AR and collections.
• Monitor project profitability and provide financial insight to leadership.
• Manage weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Partner with ownership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Supervise accounting staff across Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Project Accounting.
• Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance.
• Oversee payroll, insurance reporting, sales tax filings, and other regulatory requirements.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and financial reporting capabilities.

Skills

Excel skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Procore

Sage

Viewpoint

Foundation

Job description

Construction Controller | Northbrook, IL

Salary: $110,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded more than 75 years ago and based in Northbrook, we are a third generation, family owned general contractor known for delivering high end commercial, hospitality, retail, residential, and mixed use projects. We've built our name on collaboration, integrity, and genuinely exceptional client service, and we take a hands on, team oriented approach to everything we do. Leadership works closely together here, which keeps us nimble and focused on operational excellence rather than layers of bureaucracy. It's the kind of place where decades of stability meet a real entrepreneurial spirit.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 401(k)
• ICHRA Based Health Coverage
• Limited Travel Requirements
• Direct Access to Leadership: Work hand in hand with ownership and executive leadership on financial strategy and operational decisions
• Established Stability, Entrepreneurial Culture: Join a company with over 75 years of success that still operates with a collaborative, team first mindset

Real Impact: Play a key role shaping company growth and driving process improvements across the finance function

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead all accounting and financial operations for the company and its affiliated entities
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage month end and year end close processes
• Develop and maintain internal accounting controls and financial policies
• Oversee project accounting, including WIP schedules, job costing, percentage of completion accounting, draw requests, billing, accounts receivable, and collections
• Monitor project profitability and provide financial insight to leadership
• Manage weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Partner with ownership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning
• Supervise accounting staff across Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Project Accounting
• Coordinate annual audits and tax compliance
• Oversee payroll, insurance reporting, sales tax filings, and other regulatory requirements
• Continuously improve accounting processes and financial reporting capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum of 5 to 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience within the construction industry strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, percentage of completion accounting, and construction billing
• Experience with construction ERP or accounting software such as Procore, Sage, Viewpoint, or Foundation
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently while partnering closely with executive leadership

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.