Construction Controller — Audit‑Focused Finance Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

ESOP

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates' children

Sabbatical

Volunteer leave

Charitable match

Health insurance

Maternity leave

Job summary

ARCO National Holdings in Chicago is seeking a Controller with audit experience to join our established accounting team. You will work closely with our accounting, project management, and leadership teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting and monthly financial statements.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of public or construction accounting experience, a BS in Accounting, and strong Excel/IT skills. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
• 5-10 years of public or construction related accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience in the construction industry is a plus but is not required.
• Advanced Excel and IT Skills considered a plus.
• The ideal candidate will be able to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences and be an effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile the job cost for the various ARCO/Murray companies.
• Monitor accounting transactions throughout the month and resolve any issues that occur in the process daily.
• Prepare and assist with monthly bank reconciliations and intercompany allocations (A/P).
• Balance intercompany cash accounts and interact with the Project Managers and Leadership to assist them with subcontracts, insurance issues, and job cost details.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to review and approve payment requests (invoices, check requests forms, etc).
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting process.
• Assist with year-end audit.
• Respond to requests for information and analysis from the leadership team within the ARCO/Murray family of companies on various accounting and financial issues.
• Work on a variety of different projects throughout the month that are delegated from the Vice President of Accounting or other Leadership

Skills

Advanced Excel

IT skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Job description

ARCO National Holdings in Chicago is seeking a Controller with audit experience to join our established accounting team. You will work closely with our accounting, project management, and leadership teams to ensure accurate job cost reporting and monthly financial statements.

The successful candidate will have 5–10 years of public or construction accounting experience, a BS in Accounting, and strong Excel/IT skills. CPA is preferred.