Hybrid Controller — Construction/Architecture Firm

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 140.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Health insurance

401k match

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page partnered with a downtown Chicago Architecture, Engineering, Construction firm specializing in modification and adaptive reuse projects for office, residential, and multi-family buildings. They seek a strong Controller to lead the accounting and finance function as CFO retires, guiding a small team and partnering with executive leadership.

The role covers monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, project accounting, compliance, audits, and process improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years of accounting/finance experience within construction, architecture and/or engineering firm.
• Ability to communicate effectively with board members and senior leadership.
• Experience with Deltek Vantage Point preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including monthly close, financial reporting, payroll oversight, accounts payable, client invoicing, expense management, and project accounting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures to support sound financial decision-making and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis while providing actionable insights to leadership on financial performance.
• Monitor key business metrics, including revenue, profitability, utilization, backlog, and cash collections, and deliver timely reporting and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, market analysis, and investment decisions to drive firm performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while continuously evaluating organizational structure, staffing needs, and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinate external audits, maintain financial system integrity, and identify opportunities to enhance reporting, automation, and overall financial operations.

Conocimientos

Board communication

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Herramientas

Deltek Vantage Point

Descripción del empleo

Michael Page partnered with a downtown Chicago Architecture, Engineering, Construction firm specializing in modification and adaptive reuse projects for office, residential, and multi-family buildings. They seek a strong Controller to lead the accounting and finance function as CFO retires, guiding a small team and partnering with executive leadership.

The role covers monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, project accounting, compliance, audits, and process improvements.