Strategic Division Controller — Hybrid, Growth Path, Leadership

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

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.