Controller with CFO Path in Growing Construction

Jobot; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Benefits package

Culture & work-life balance

Influence company direction

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

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 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.

Education

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

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

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.