Corporate Controller

AMS Industries; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

Profit sharing

Continuing education incentives

AD&D and short-term disability

Job summary

AMS Industries, Inc. in Woodridge, IL seeks a Corporate Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. You will manage payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger, plus project cost controls and WIP schedules.

You will collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategy, mentor the accounting team, and help shape long-term planning in an employee-owned company with a culture of quality, integrity, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a controller role.
• Construction/MEP experience preferred for project costing.
• Advanced Excel for modeling and reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Audit background is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with GAAP compliance.
• Oversee payables, receivables, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Manage job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and project profitability.
• Lead internal controls and coordinate external audits.
• Support senior leadership with financial strategy and planning.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Excel advanced

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree (preferred)

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Located in our Woodridge, IL facility and reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Corporate Controller will play a pivotal role in managing accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.

In this role, you'll run the accounting function and give leadership a clear, accurate picture of where the company stands. You'll prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, oversee payables, receivables, payroll, and the general ledger, and manage job cost accounting and WIP schedules so we know how every project is performing.

Beyond the numbers, you'll work with senior leadership on financial strategy, support long-term planning with real insight, and mentor the accounting team. As an employee-owned company, the financial health you protect is something you share in, with Quality, Integrity, Reliability built into every close.

What You'll Own

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and industry regulations
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budget vs. actual financial performance for senior management

Accounting Management

• Oversee the daily accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
• Ensure accurate recording and reconciliation of all financial transactions
• Review and manage construction job cost accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, project profitability, and project cost tracking
• Attend project management meetings to obtain financial data on projects for inclusion in WIP schedules

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Oversee system of internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with industry and government regulations
• Lead the external audit process, coordinating with auditors to ensure timely and accurate audits
• Monitor and manage compliance with tax reporting requirements, both federal and state

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's growth goals
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making for long-term business planning
• Mentor and lead the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. Master’s degree and CPA are preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a corporate controller or senior accounting role, ideally within the MEP construction, engineering, or contracting space.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting principles, including job costing, project-based billing, and revenue recognition.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial modeling, reporting, and analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Audit background is strongly preferred.

The Package

More Than A Paycheck

As a 100% employee-owned company, your success is literally shared. We back our standard of excellence by investing in the people who deliver it.

Health, Dental & Vision Comprehensive family coverage

Continuing Education Tuition & training incentives

Life & Disability AD&D and short-term coverage

Profit Sharing You win when we win

No Black Holes