Controller- Construction (Cicero, IL)

LaSalle Network; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Controller to manage accounting operations in Cicero, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in accounting and strong operational finance knowledge. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of up to $140,000, with additional incentives and a comprehensive benefits package including unlimited PTO and health insurance. Join a dynamic leadership team focused on growth and investment in its people.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience; 2+ years in a Controller or similar role.
• Proven success partnering with Operations leaders.
• A hands‑on leader who builds people, not just processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function across multiple entities.
• Own month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financials.
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting and margin analysis.
• Partner closely with Operations to translate numbers into insights.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial management

Construction finance experience

Leadership

Operational finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Recruiting Lead- Accounting and Finance at LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is hiring a Controller to join our Cicero-based award-winning civil and general construction contractor client that believes building great people matters just as much as building great roads.

If you’re a Controller who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, partnering with Operations and building systems that actually work in the real world, this could be your next long-term home.

This role is in office in Cicero, Illinois 4x a week and is budgeted up to a base salary of $140,0000 with additional annual incentives offered. A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function across multiple entities
• Own month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financials
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting and margin analysis
• Partner closely with Operations to translate numbers into insights
• Manage cash flow, AP/AR, banking relationships and working capital
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Lead, mentor and develop an accounting team in a fast-paced environment
• Improve processes, internal controls and systems using smart automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting experience; 2+ years in a Controller or similar role
• Strong construction or operational finance experience
• Proven success partnering with Operations leaders
• Experience managing banking relationships and financial risk
• A hands‑on leader who builds people, not just processes
• Growth mindset, high integrity and strong ownership mentality

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Health, dental & vision insurance and more

Why our client?

• Grassroots culture with serious growth momentum
• Leadership team that truly invests in its people
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing organization

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Manufacturing

If you are interested in the Controller role, please apply today!

Thank You,

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.