Controller-Construction

Controller, Commercial Construction, Chicago, IL An established construction contractor in the Chicago area is hiring a Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting. This position has the opportunity to move into a CFO role! What You'll Do Oversee the general ledger, month-end close, and financial statements. Manage job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition on construction projects. Lead billing, AP and AR, payroll oversight, and certified payroll where it applies. Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting for leadership. Coordinate audits, taxes, bonding, insurance, and lender reporting. Supervise and develop the accounting team. What You Bring A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A CPA is a plus. 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least some at the Controller or Assistant Controller level in construction. Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting. Experience with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, or Foundation. The employer is confidential. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr