Assistant Controller

Chicago, IL based Construction Company seeking an Assistant Controller to join the Corporate Accounting and Finance function. The role is based on site 5 days a week and reports to the Controller of the business.

• Prepare and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages.
• Draft financial statement footnotes and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity and corporate accounting records.
• Support month-end close activities and reporting processes across the organization.
• Assist with technical accounting research and documentation related to complex GAAP matters.
• Coordinate directly with CPA Firm and external audit teams to support annual audit activities and requests.
• Audit planning, testing, and documentation as audit scope continues to expand across the organization.
• Develop, document, and monitoring internal controls and compliance procedures.
• Partner with finance leadership on due diligence and audit-related initiatives tied to acquisitions and integration activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, and operational efficiencies.
• Support the company’s ERP transition
• Standardize accounting processes and controls across the organization.
• Leverage advanced Excel and reporting tools to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with corporate finance, payroll, accounts payable, and operational leaders across the business.
• Serve as a trusted resource for accounting guidance, reporting support, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support special projects and strategic finance initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 4–8 years of experience within a large public accounting firm required.
• Experience serving construction or similar industry sectors is highly desirable
• Strong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge required.
• Experience supporting audits and working directly with external auditors.
• Exposure to internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth, acquisition-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
• Able to work onsite at the company’s Chicago, IL headquarters five days per week.