Controller, Construction

Our client is an employee-owned general contractor based in downtown Chicago. They have built commercial and high-end residential projects for more than 25 years, and people stay: the typical employee has been there about 8 years.This is a planned succession. Their longtime finance leader is getting ready to retire, and they want a hands-on Controller to step in, learn the business, and run all of accounting and finance. You will work side by side with the owners and the project teams.What you'll ownLead and grow the accounting teamMonth-end close, financial reporting, budgets, and forecastsCash flow, AP, AR, payroll (including union), and fixed assetsJob costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and project billingWork with project teams on budgets, profit, and cash needsBank, surety, and insurance relationshipsAudit and tax work with outside firmsBetter controls, systems, and processesWhat you bring8+ years in accounting and finance, with time leading a teamConstruction accounting, ideally at a general contractorHands-on job costing and WIPComfort working with owners and project leadersBachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldNice to haveCMiC or a similar construction ERPESOP experienceCPA, CMA, or MBA (CPA is not required)Union payrollDetails5 days onsite in a modern downtown office (West Loop area)$150,000 to $180,000 base, plus bonusEmployee stock ownership (ESOP), 401(k) with company contribution, medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, and PTOThey are moving fast and want to meet strong people nowInterested? Apply here or call or text Max at 847-877-9487.