Construction Controller - Lead Finance & Operations

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

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.