Controller, Construction

$150k - $180k

Full-time

Connect Search, LLC

Our client is an employee-owned general contractor based in downtown Chicago. They have built commercial and high-end residential projects for more than 25 years, and people stay: the typical employee has been there about 8 years.

This is a planned succession. Their longtime finance leader is getting ready to retire, and they want a hands-on Controller to step in, learn the business, and run all of accounting and finance. You will work side by side with the owners and the project teams.

What you'll own

Lead and grow the accounting team
Month-end close, financial reporting, budgets, and forecasts
Cash flow, AP, AR, payroll (including union), and fixed assets
Job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and project billing
Work with project teams on budgets, profit, and cash needs
Bank, surety, and insurance relationships
Audit and tax work with outside firms
Better controls, systems, and processes

What you bring

8+ years in accounting and finance, with time leading a team
Construction accounting, ideally at a general contractor
Hands-on job costing and WIP
Comfort working with owners and project leaders
Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Nice to have

CMiC or a similar construction ERP
ESOP experience
CPA, CMA, or MBA (CPA is not required)
Union payroll

Details

5 days onsite in a modern downtown office (West Loop area)
$150,000 to $180,000 base, plus bonus
Employee stock ownership (ESOP), 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and PTO
They are moving fast and want to meet strong people now

Interested? Apply here or call or text Max at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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