Construction Finance Lead - Path to Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Incentive compensation

Paid time off

Life insurance

Cell phone allowance

Employee referral program

Student loan reimbursement

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant for a Chicago-based general contractor. The role supports the Controller and offers a clear path to grow into the Controller position as the organization expands its financial operations and project portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, strong knowledge of job costing, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

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 certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience supporting audits, tax filings, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning is a plus.
• Experience in a growing, entrepreneurial construction environment is highly preferred.

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

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Accountant for a Chicago-based general contractor. The role supports the Controller and offers a clear path to grow into the Controller position as the organization expands its financial operations and project portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, strong knowledge of job costing, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.