Controller (General Contractor)

Jobot; Elmhurst (IL); Presencial; USD 175.000 - 250.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Culture & work-life balance

Influence company direction

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee the company’s financials for a Chicagoland-based general contractor. The role covers corporate accounting, regulatory reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit coordination. Opportunity to grow into CFO.

The company offers a competitive base salary with bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and a culture emphasizing work-life balance and growth opportunities in light industrial, healthcare, and cold storage projects.

Formación

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the construction industry.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of data

Responsabilidades

• 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 GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain internal control safeguards for revenue, costs and budgets and expenditures.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• Present financial statements to senior leadership and monitor variances.
• Assist leadership in annual budgeting and planning; compare plans to actual results and explain variances as needed.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline

Herramientas

Sage 300

Descripción del empleo

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Job details:

Established and Successful General Contractor Seeks Controller to Oversee Company Financials

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ross Theel
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Salary: $175,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based in the Chicagoland area, we are a mid-sized, family owned general contractor with decades of industry excellence behind us. As a leader in Construction Management, Design-Built, and General Contracting, we pride ourself on our employees and our quality of work. Our areas of specialization include: light industrial, cold storage/food processing, and healthcare projects. We are showing no signs of slowing down and looking for professionals that will be deeply embedded in our culture.

We are searching for an experienced Controller to oversee company financials and eventually grow into our CFO.

Why join us?

Do you want to make a true impact within the construction industry and be instrumental in a firm's growth?

• Competitive base salary and fantastic bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Outstanding company culture and work/life balance
• Opportunity to influence the direction of the company

Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our team. As an established general contractor in the construction industry, we prioritize financial accuracy, strategic planning, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
2. Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with President, COO and CFO concerning strategic planning.
3. Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
4. Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
5. Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
6. Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
7. Coordinate all audit activity.
8. 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.
9. 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.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline. CPA or MBA preferred.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the construction industry.
3. Experience with Sage 300 software
4. Excellent knowledge of data