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Controller; General Contractor

Job in Elmhurst, DuPage County, Illinois, 60126, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Contract position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 175000 - 250000 USD Yearly USD 175000.00 250000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position: Controller (General Contractor)
Established and Successful General Contractor Seeks Controller to Oversee Company Financials

Salary: $175,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based in the Chicagoland area, we are a mid-sized, family owned general contractor with decades of industry excellence behind us. As a leader in Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting, we pride ourself on our employees and our quality of work. Our areas of specialization include: light industrial, cold storage/food processing, and healthcare projects. We are showing no signs of slowing down and looking for professionals that will be deeply embedded in our culture.

Why

join us?

Do you want to make a true impact within the construction industry and be instrumental in a firm's growth?

  • Competitive base salary and fantastic bonus potential
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Outstanding company culture and work/life balance
  • Opportunity to influence the direction of the company
Job Details

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our team. As an established general contractor in the construction industry, we prioritize financial accuracy, strategic planning, and effective communication. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecast preparation, as well as the development of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all company accounting practices, including accounting departments, preparing budgets, financial reports, tax and audit functions.
  • Direct financial strategy, planning and forecasts; conferring with President, COO and CFO concerning strategic planning.
  • Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
  • Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
  • Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue, costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
  • Coordinate all audit activity.
  • Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the organization’s financial status.
  • Assist the organization's leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate.
  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related discipline. CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the construction industry.
  • Experience with Sage 300 software
  • Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
  • Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP).
  • Ability to strategize and solve problems.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and people skills.
  • An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.
  • We would love to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the financial success of our company.

    Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis…

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