Business Unit Controller

CFS

Mudelein, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$150,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounts Receivable Management, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Construction, Credit and Collections, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Metrics, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Head of Finance, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Network Operations Center, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Revenue Forecasting, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Mudelein, Illinois

POSTED

1 day ago

Step into a high-impact Controller role partnering directly with executive leadership to drive forecasting, cash strategy, and business performance across a growing infrastructure organization.

Business Unit Controller
Salary: $120K–$150K base + bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• High-visibility role working directly with CFO, COO, and Division leadership on business strategy
• Own forecasting, cash flow, and financial performance for a full business unit
• Leadership opportunity to manage and develop a team of Project Accountants
• Exposure to large, complex projects in the booming data center construction space
• Strong career trajectory within a growing organization with internal mobility
• Opportunity to influence financial systems, reporting, and process improvements
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture backed by a 2,100+ employee organization
• Hands-on role with true impact on operational and financial decision-making
• Hybrid flexibility after ramp
Key Responsibilities for the Business Unit Controller:
• Partner with executive leadership on forecasting revenue, margins, cash flow, and business planning
• Lead monthly financial reporting, forecasts, and variance analysis for the business unit
• Manage cash flow, AR collections, and key financial performance metrics
• Oversee and develop a team of Project Accountants
• Support financial systems improvements and process optimization initiatives
Qualifications for the Business Unit Controller:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred)
• 5–12 years of experience, including team leadership
• Construction or project-based industry experience preferred
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills

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About the Company

CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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