Controller

Brilliant®
  • Chicago, IL
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    We are seeking a hands-on, tactical Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing construction organization. This role is ideal for a strong construction accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, job-cost-driven environment and has experience supporting union labor.

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    The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead and develop the accounting team, and partner closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, and support continued growth.

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    Key Responsibilities

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    • Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, financial reporting, and close
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    • Manage job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition
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    • Monitor project profitability, labor allocations, subcontractor costs, and margins
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    • Oversee union payroll, benefits, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and related compliance
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    • Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting
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    • Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
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    • Improve controls, workflows, systems, and scalable accounting processes
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    • Partner with leadership on business planning, project performance, and cost controls
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    • Support audits, banking relationships, and bonding requirements
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    Qualifications

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    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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    • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
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    • Construction accounting experience required
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    • Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
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    • Experience with union labor accounting and payroll requirements
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    • Proven ability to lead and develop a team
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    • CPA or CMA preferred
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    • Experience with construction accounting systems such as Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar preferred
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    Ideal Candidate

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    Hands-on, analytical, organized, and comfortable operating in a growing environment. This individual should be able to balance strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership, process improvement, and the ability to partner effectively with senior management.

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    Must Haves: Construction accounting experience and demonstrated leadership ability.

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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounts Payableunmatched
    • Accounts Receivableunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Business Planunmatched
    • Cash Flowunmatched
    • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)unmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Cost Allocationunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Engineeringunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Accountingunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Revenue Accountingunmatched
    • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
    • Systems Scalabilityunmatched
    • Technical Accountingunmatched

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