Controller

Prestige Staffing; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Staffing seeks an experienced Senior Construction Controller to lead all accounting functions for our construction-focused operations in the Chicago area. You will oversee general ledgers, payroll, and financial reporting in accordance with U.S.

GAAP, while guiding the team through month-end and year-end closings. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and cash flows, and implement scalable policies and dashboards for construction accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8+ years accounting experience, incl. 5+ years in construction/general contracting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition.
• Experience with Premier or Sage 300 CRE ERP systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management.
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines with sound judgment and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and reports.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and analyze financial trends; communicate variances and actionable insights to leadership.
• Manage cash flows, banking relationships, debt compliance, and construction draws.
• Maintain internal controls, safeguard assets, and oversee internal/external audit processes.
• Manage, develop, and evaluate accounting staff; foster a collaborative team environment.
• Improve workflows, software integrations, data quality, and reporting dashboards for construction accounting systems.
• Develop scalable policies, KPI’s, and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

GAAP knowledge

Construction accounting

Education

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

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Premier

Sage 300 CRE

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in construction or commercial general contracting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, construction job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
• Experience with construction ERP systems such as Premier, Sage 300 CRE, or comparable platforms
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines with sound judgment and effective communication

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements and reports
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and analyze financial trends; communicate variances and actionable insights to leadership
• Manage cash flows, banking relationships, debt compliance, and construction draws
• Maintain internal controls, safeguard assets, and oversee internal/external audit processes
• Manage, develop, and evaluate accounting staff; foster a collaborative team environment
• Improve workflows, software integrations, data quality, and reporting dashboards for construction accounting systems
• Develop scalable policies, KPI’s, and support growth initiatives