Controller​/CFO; Commercial General Contractor

This is with a highly respected, third-generation, family-owned commercial general contractor with an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally and one of the strongest cultures you’ll find in the construction industry.

This is the type of company where people build careers—not resumes. Many of their Project Managers and Superintendents have been with the company for years, a testament to their collaborative leadership, work-life balance, and long-term stability.

Reporting directly to ownership, this is a high-visibility leadership opportunity with full responsibility for the accounting function and the ability to influence financial strategy across the business. While the immediate need is for a Controller, there is potential for the right individual to grow into a CFO-level leadership role over time.

This is far more than a traditional Controller position.

The company is seeking a hands‑on construction accounting leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also serving as a trusted business partner to ownership and operations. You’ll inherit an established accounting team and solid foundation while having the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen reporting, and help guide the company’s continued growth.

• Lead and oversee all aspects of corporate accounting and construction project accounting.
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP), percentage-of-completion accounting, job costing, and AIA/progress billing.
• Oversee monthly financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Partner directly with ownership to provide financial insight and support key business decisions.
• Serve as the financial liaison between accounting and operations, working closely with Project Managers and leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team of approximately five professionals.
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Help position the finance function to support the company’s long‑term strategic objectives.

• 8–15+ years of construction accounting experience within a commercial general contractor.
• Strong expertise in:
• Work in Progress (WIP) reporting
• Percentage‑of‑completion accounting
• Job cost accounting
• AIA/progress billing
• Experience partnering closely with operations and Project Management teams.
• Familiarity with construction ERP systems such as Procore, Acumatica, Vista, Sage, CMiC, or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing accounting teams.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with a hands‑on approach.

• Takes ownership and accountability for the entire accounting function.
• Brings structure, organization, and continuous improvement to an established team.
• Builds credibility across departments through strong communication and collaboration.
• Leads with humility, accountability, and a team‑first mentality.
• Enjoys being both a financial leader and an operational business partner.

• Well‑established, third‑generation family‑owned commercial general contractor.
• Strong reputation throughout the Chicagoland market.
• Consistently low employee turnover and exceptional company culture.
• Collaborative leadership team with direct access to ownership.
• Healthy backlog and long‑term financial stability.
• Focused on high‑quality commercial construction including interiors, retail, and related project types.

Opportunities like this are uncommon.

This is a chance to join a financially stable, highly respected contractor where you’ll have a genuine voice in the business, direct access to ownership, and the ability to influence the future of the organization. Rather than simply maintaining the accounting department, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen it, partner closely with operations, and play a meaningful role in the company’s continued success.

Confidential inquiries are welcome.

If you’re interested in learning more, or know someone who may be a strong fit, I’d be happy to share additional details in confidence.