Controller-Commercial Construction

Controller, Commercial Construction, Chicago, IL

An established construction contractor in the Chicago area is hiring a Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting.

What you'll do

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close, and financial statements.
• Manage job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition on construction projects.
• Lead billing, AP and AR, payroll oversight, and certified payroll where it applies.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate audits, taxes, bonding, insurance, and lender reporting.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team.

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A CPA is a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least some at the Controller or Assistant Controller level in construction.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, or Foundation.

The employer is confidential, so apply to learn more.

APPLY TODAY: megan.cantone@gogpac.com