Controller

Frederick Fox; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading mechanical services business seeks a Controller to oversee accounting and finance operations. This role partners directly with the President to mentor a team and enhance systems. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 5-7 years of finance experience, and strong cost accounting skills. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate monthly closes and strategic profitability analysis. This full-time position offers health and vision insurance, a 401(k), and the opportunity to impact a growing environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of related finance experience, ideally in construction or manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership style with strong business partnering ability.
• Project accounting or plant controller experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close and ensure accurate reporting.
• Deliver profitability analysis to drive pricing strategies.
• Build processes and develop team capabilities.

Skills

Leadership in finance operations

Project accounting

Cost accounting expertise

Leadership style

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP/automation (Spectrum preferred)

Job description

Frederick Fox is hiring a hands‑on Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a leading national mechanical services business. This is a critical hire—partnering directly with the President while mentoring a team and driving process improvements.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Focus of the role

• Own monthly close (target: 3 business days) and ensure accurate reporting
• Strengthen cash flow and collections discipline
• Deliver profitability analysis that drives pricing and project strategy
• Build processes, develop the team, and modernize systems

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting + 5 - 7 years of related experience
• Background in construction or manufacturing finance (cost accounting expertise is key)
• ERP/automation skills (Spectrum experience a plus)
• Hands‑on leadership style, strong business partnering ability
• Project accounting or plant controller experience preferred
• Degree in Accounting and CPA preferred

If you want to make an immediate impact in a growing, project‑driven environment—this is the role.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Accounting/Auditing

Inferred benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)