Controller, Clear Path to CFO

Flowtec Construction; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowtec Construction in Elmhurst, IL, is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting and finance functions and prepare for a future CFO role. The role partners with ownership and operations to drive strategic financial decisions while strengthening internal controls and reporting.

You will oversee WIP, job costing, budgeting, and cash flow, directing a team to support the company’s long-term growth and reliable project execution across Chicagoland.

Qualifications

• Controller/Assistant Controller experience within the construction industry.
• Experience leading an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and construction accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting and finance functions for the organization
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, and construction financials
• Partner with ownership and operations to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making
• Oversee the accounting team while improving processes and internal controls
• Play a key role in the company's long-term financial planning and continued growth
• Prepare for a planned transition into the CFO position

Skills

Controller experience

Construction industry

Job costing

WIP schedules

Construction accounting

Team leadership

Job description

Family-Owned General Contractor | Clear Path to CFO We're partnered with a well-established, family-owned General Contractor that's looking to add a Controller to its leadership team in Elmhurst, IL . This is more than a Controller opportunity- it's a chance to join a company with a defined succession plan . Leadership is looking for someone who wants to learn the business, become a trusted financial partner, and ultimately step into the CFO role as part of the company's long-term vision. With 50+ years in business , this General Contractor has earned an outstanding reputation throughout the Chicagoland market by delivering quality projects, building lasting client relationships, and maintaining a culture centered around integrity and teamwork. The company continues to enjoy a strong backlog of work and is well-positioned for future growth. Their portfolio is anchored by light industrial construction , while also delivering projects across healthcare, commercial, education, office interiors, and other specialty markets . Every project is located throughout the Chicagoland area , providing long-term stability without the complexity of a national footprint.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the accounting and finance functions for the organization
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Manage WIP reporting, job costing, and construction financials
• Partner with ownership and operations to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making
• Oversee the accounting team while improving processes and internal controls
• Play a key role in the company's long-term financial planning and continued growth
• Prepare for a planned transition into the CFO position

What They're Looking For:

• Controller or Assistant Controller experience within the construction industry
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and construction accounting
• Experience leading an accounting team
• Strategic mindset with the ability to partner c