Construction Finance Controller-in-Training

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Performance-based incentive

Paid time off

Life insurance

Cell phone allowance

Employee referral program

Student loan reimbursement

Company-sponsored lunches and family;

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Jobot, a Chicago-based general contractor, seeks an experienced Construction Accountant to support financial operations and grow into a Controller role. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, job costing, and close cycles, partnering with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and CPA/CMA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a general contractor, construction management, or construction-related organization.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting and job costing.
• Experience with work-in-progress reporting and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience working with construction accounting or ERP software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and financial analysis.
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with the day-to-day management of the accounting and finance functions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee and maintain accurate general ledger activity.
• Assist with construction project accounting, including job cost reporting, work-in-progress schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability analysis.
• Monitor accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, and general accounting activities.
• Partner with project managers and operational leadership to ensure accurate project financial reporting and timely resolution of accounting issues.
• Review job cost transactions and investigate discrepancies between project budgets, commitments, costs, and actual results.
• Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and management reports.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, cash flow projections, and financial planning.
• Assist with year-end audit and tax preparation processes.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and procedures.
• Help identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles, company policies, and financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with subcontractor and vendor accounting, including payment processes, lien-related documentation, and account reconciliations.
• Support payroll, insurance, banking, and other administrative accounting functions as needed.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership to support business decisions.
• Assist with special projects and other financial initiatives as the company continues to grow.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Month-end close

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Job description

Jobot, a Chicago-based general contractor, seeks an experienced Construction Accountant to support financial operations and grow into a Controller role. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, job costing, and close cycles, partnering with project managers and leadership to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and CPA/CMA is a plus.