Job Description
Controller Position
I am partnered with a Architecture, Engineering, Construction firm, based in downtown Chicago, that is specialized in modification and adaptive reuse projects for office, residential, and multi family buildings. The organization has been around for over 75 years and fosters a trust based, family-oriented environment for their staff. Our client is looking for a strong Controller to join their business as their CFO is retiring. The role will be leading the accounting & finance function for the architecture, construction, and engineering firm while leading a team of two.
Job Description
Controller Responsibilities:
- Lead all accounting and finance operations, including monthly close, financial reporting, payroll oversight, accounts payable, client invoicing, expense management, and project accounting.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures to support sound financial decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and variance analysis while providing actionable insights to leadership on financial performance.
- Monitor key business metrics, including revenue, profitability, utilization, backlog, and cash collections, and deliver timely reporting and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, growth initiatives, market analysis, and investment decisions to drive firm performance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while continuously evaluating organizational structure, staffing needs, and process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, coordinate external audits, maintain financial system integrity, and identify opportunities to enhance reporting, automation, and overall financial operations.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- 7-10 years of accounting/finance experience within architecture and/or engineering firm
- Ability to communicate effectively with board members and senior leadership
- Management experience
- Experience with Deltek Vantage Point preferred
What's on Offer
- Salary of $140,000 to $160,000 + discretionary bonus
- PTO based on tenure (typically 15-20 days) + 8 sick days + Public Holidays
- Hybrid work model (3 days onsite)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
- 4.5% match on 401k
- Professional development policies for further education
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $140,000–$160,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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