Division Controller

CFS; Vernon Hills (IL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

PTO

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development

Job summary

CFS is hiring a Division Controller in Illinois. The role partners with senior leadership and project managers to oversee accounting and finance for the division, leading a team of accountants and delivering financial reporting and variance analysis.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, have progressive accounting experience in construction or related industries, and demonstrate strong leadership and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related.
• Progressive accounting/finance experience including project related
• Construction, engineering, industrial services, or similar
• Strong mentoring/leadership skills, supervisory experience
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Function as a strategic partner with senior leadership
• Manage and develop a team of Accountants
• Prepare and present financial reports to business leaders
• Forecasting, financial analysis, profit/margin analysis, job/project costing, fixed costs
• Monitor key metrics of financials - actual to budget, profit margin and cash management
• Improve processes related to reporting and analysis to support Leadership
• Strategic financial partner advising/supporting CFO, COO, and VP's
• Lead the monthly Divisional operations and overhead forecast process, financial statement prep and variance analysis
• Contribute to systems efficiencies and improvements
• Assist in annual business plan and forecasts for the Division

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Mentoring/leadership

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related

Tools

Excel

Job description

Construction client has a new permanent opportunity for a Division Controller due to promotion and growth. Company has projects nationally and is recognized as an industry leader in their sector. Division Controller will work with leadership, Project Managers, various departments, overseeing a team with Accounting and Finance responsibilities for assigned areas. Company offers great benefits, hybrid work flexibility, and a strong promotion track.

Approximate Base Salary of $125,000 - $170,000 + Bonus, depending on experience

Responsibilities Of The Division Controller

• Function as a strategic partner with senior leadership
• Manage and develop a team of Accountants
• Prepare and present financial reports to business leaders
• Forecasting, financial analysis, profit/margin analysis, job/project costing, fixed costs
• Monitor key metrics of financials - actual to budget, profit margin and cash management
• Improve processes related to reporting and analysis to support Leadership
• Strategic financial partner advising/supporting CFO, COO, and VP's
• Lead the monthly Divisional operations and overhead forecast process, financial statement prep and variance analysis
• Contribute to systems efficiencies and improvements
• Assist in annual business plan and forecasts for the Division

Ideal Experience For The Division Controller Role

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
• Progressive accounting/finance experience including project related
• Construction, engineering, industrial services, or similar
• Strong mentoring/leadership skills, supervisory experience
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills

Highlights Of The Division Controller Position

• Strong promotion track
• Health, Vision, Dental, life, disability Insurance, 401K, PTO
• Company is seeing strong national growth
• Professional development and training
• Hybrid work Schedule