Construction Controller - Audit-Driven & Growth-Focused

ARCO / Murray Construction Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Paid sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable matching

Medical, dental, and vision

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO / Murray Construction Company in Chicago seeks an Assistant Controller with audit experience to join our accounting team. You will work closely with accounting, project management and leadership to manage job cost, financial statements, and intercompany accounting.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Accounting, 3–8 years in public or construction accounting; CPA preferred. Advanced Excel and IT skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting required.
• 3–8 years of public or construction accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Construction industry experience is a plus but not required.
• Advanced Excel and IT skills are a plus.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and be an effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile job costs across ARCO/Murray companies.
• Monitor transactions and resolve issues throughout the month.
• Assist with monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany allocations (A/P).
• Balance intercompany cash and support subcontracting, insurance, and job-cost details with PMs and leadership.
• Collaborate with A/P to review and approve invoices and payment requests.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with year-end audit.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication

Auditing experience

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

ARCO / Murray Construction Company in Chicago seeks an Assistant Controller with audit experience to join our accounting team. You will work closely with accounting, project management and leadership to manage job cost, financial statements, and intercompany accounting.

Qualified candidates have a BS in Accounting, 3–8 years in public or construction accounting; CPA preferred. Advanced Excel and IT skills are a plus.