Controller, Commercial Construction (Sage)

gpac LLC.; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Chicago, IL seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing construction contractor. The role focuses on general ledger, month-end close, and financial statements, with responsibilities for job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and cash flow analysis.

The candidate will oversee billing, AP/AR, payroll, audits, taxes, bonding, and lender reporting, while mentoring the accounting team and maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with Controller or Assistant Controller level in construction is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with construction accounting Sage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close, and financial statements.
• Manage job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition on construction projects.
• Lead billing, AP and AR, payroll oversight, and certified payroll where it applies.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate audits, taxes, bonding, insurance, and lender reporting.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Job costing

WIP

Percentage-of-completion accounting

Construction accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

gpac LLC. in Chicago, IL seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a growing construction contractor. The role focuses on general ledger, month-end close, and financial statements, with responsibilities for job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and cash flow analysis.

The candidate will oversee billing, AP/AR, payroll, audits, taxes, bonding, and lender reporting, while mentoring the accounting team and maintaining strong internal controls.