Controller, Accounting, Financial Controller

At this time, we can only consider applicants with authorization to work in the United States on a permanent, full-time basis; unfortunately, we cannot provide visa sponsorship.

SUMMARY

Founded in 1999, Norcon is a Chicago-based, employee-owned General Contractor that manages the construction of simple to complex commercial projects as well as high-end residential projects. Norcon completes work all over the country through our Chicago office. We pride ourselves on being client-focused, as well as a leader in today’s progressive construction industry. Our diverse history of award-winning projects includes commercial, retail, educational, pharmaceutical, hospitality, religious and high-end residential construction.

We are proud of the work we do and the team we’ve built. We believe that creating and fostering a great company culture is good for both. We work smart, hold ourselves to the highest standards, develop our team, work collaboratively, deliver great results for our clients, and have fun!

As part of a planned leadership transition following the upcoming retirement of our longtime head of finance and accounting, Norcon is seeking a Controller to serve as the company’s financial leader and oversee all accounting and financial operations.

The Controller will be a hands‑on financial leader responsible for Norcon's accounting and financial functions, including financial reporting, construction accounting, union and non‑union payroll, cash management, budgeting and forecasting, banking and surety relationships, audit and tax, financial controls, and management of the accounting team. Working closely with Norcon's Principals and operations leadership, the Controller will provide the financial insight and analysis needed to support sound business decisions and the company's long‑term financial health.

This position is required to work at the Norcon office.

• Serve as Norcon’s financial leader and primary financial advisor to the Principals and leadership team.
• Lead the company’s accounting function and supervise the accounting team.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and other management reporting.
• Lead the company’s annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning processes.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, union and non‑union payroll, equipment accounting, and fixed asset management.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity, forecast cash needs for ongoing and future projects, and oversee collections and payments.
• Manage construction accounting, including job costing, work‑in‑progress (WIP) schedules, percentage‑of‑completion accounting where applicable, and revenue recognition.
• Review project budgets and monitor job costs, profitability, gross margins, and financial performance against estimates.
• Partner with project and operations teams to identify cost overruns, understand project financial performance, improve forecasting, and recommend corrective action.
• Review contract billing, retainage, collections, subcontractor payments, and lien waiver compliance.
• Monitor and report key financial performance indicators, including gross profit by project, backlog, overhead costs, cash position, and days sales outstanding (DSO).
• Analyze company and project profitability, trends, and financial performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision‑making and business planning.
• Assess financial and business risks and advise…