Controller

Orionplacement; Addison (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking an experienced accounting professional for a hands-on role based in Addison, Illinois. The ideal candidate will oversee accounting operations, manage month-end processes, and ensure compliance with standards.

Candidates should have 4+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, along with strong skills in job costing and financial reporting. This position offers occasional remote flexibility and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience required.
• Direct construction accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of job costing and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.

Skills

Accounting experience

Job costing

Financial reporting

Budgeting and forecasting

Excel skills

Communication

Organizational abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Pay

$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Location

Addison, Illinois. This is a hands-on, primarily in-office position where you'll work closely with leadership and operations teams. Occasional remote flexibility is available when personal matters arise.

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain job costing and work-in-progress reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Partner with ownership and operations leadership on financial strategy.
• Manage banking relationships and support audits.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend process improvements.
• Provide leadership and support to accounting functions.
• Help drive the financial success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience required.
• Direct construction accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of job costing and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management preferred.
• Prior controller, assistant controller, accounting manager, or senior accountant experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required.
• CPA is a plus.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance