Controller - Mission Critical

Operations Controller

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

The Operations Controller for Pepper Construction is an integral part of the leadership team helping to drive growth and profitability. Working closely with operations leaders, you will be responsible for analyzing all project related financial data including identifying and communicating areas of financial risk.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee project cash flow.
• Process all job costs in accordance with internal control procedures.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and contractual terms/obligations.
• Coordinate client audits.
• Partner with corporate finance team on the month end close process.
• Ensure accuracy of project financial statement information including reviewing Cost to Complete (CTC) reports, identifying revenue and profit changes, and providing financial analysis.
• Partner with operations teams to help define project goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with COO and business unit leaders to develop annual business plans and quarterly projections.
• Estimate and monitor SG&A spending.
• Mentor/supervise team of project accountants.

Position Requirements:

• BS in Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum 10 years progressive accounting experience, 3 years construction industry knowledge
• Experience managing a team
• Strong understanding of accounting controls
• Excellent communication skills

Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.