Controller at Growing Construction Leader — Path to CFO

Jobot; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Culture and work-life balance

Influence company direction

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled Controller to oversee all financial operations for a mid-sized general contractor in the Chicagoland area. You will manage corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and the development of internal controls.

The role supports growth toward a CFO position, collaborates with senior leadership, and requires strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline. CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the construction industry.
• Experience with Sage 300 software
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).
• Ability to strategize and solve problems.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
• Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with President, COO and CFO concerning strategic planning.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the organization’s financial status.
• Assist the organization's leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Forecasting

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline. CPA or MBA preferred.

Tools

Sage 300

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a highly skilled Controller to oversee all financial operations for a mid-sized general contractor in the Chicagoland area. You will manage corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and the development of internal controls.

The role supports growth toward a CFO position, collaborates with senior leadership, and requires strong leadership and analytical skills. Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.