Controller

Controller Opportunity With A Growing ContractorA well-established commercial general contractor in Elmhurst is looking to hire a controller with a defined path into the CFO position. The company has been in business for more than 40 years and is currently going through an exciting period of growth and succession planning. After setting a company revenue record last year, they are on pace to break that record again this year and deliver the strongest year in the firm's history.Their long-standing CFO is planning to retire within the next 6-12 months, creating a rare opportunity for someone to join the business, work directly alongside the current CFO and senior leadership, and ultimately step into the CFO position.The OpportunityJoin a $125M commercial general contractor with 40+ years in businessClear and intentional succession plan from controller to CFOWork alongside the current CFO during a 6-12 month transition periodManage and develop an established accounting team of fourCompany is having its best year in business, after setting a revenue record last yearAmbitious ownership and leadership team focused on continued growthBusiness is actively diversifying its project portfolio and end marketsOpportunity to have a meaningful voice in the financial strategy and future direction of the companyStable, established organization without the bureaucracy of a large national contractorResponsibilitiesLead the company's day-to-day accounting and financial operationsManage, mentor and develop a team of four accounting professionalsOversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportingManage job costing, WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion accountingPartner with project teams and leadership on financial performance and forecastingOversee cash flow, budgeting and financial planningMaintain relationships with banking, insurance, bonding and external accounting partnersIdentify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting and processesWork closely with the current CFO to understand the company's financial strategy and operationsGradually assume broader CFO-level responsibilities ahead of the planned transitionWhat They're Looking ForStrong accounting and finance experience within construction or a general contractorExperience with construction accounting, including WIP, job costing and percentage-of-completionPrevious experience managing an accounting teamAbility to operate both strategically and hands-onStrong communication skills and the ability to partner with ownership and operational leadershipSomeone interested in becoming a long-term member of the leadership team rather than simply taking another controller position