Employee-Owned 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

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.