Controller
- Old Mill Creek, IL, United States
$120,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $120,000 to $140,000 USD / year
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- Experience
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a Controller or Accounting Manager capacity.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strong leadership for the accounting function. This onsite role is well suited for a hands-on finance specialist who can guide reporting, budgeting, and cash management while partnering with operational leaders to improve business performance. The position offers the opportunity to support a seasonal organization with project-based accounting needs and a focus on financial accuracy, compliance, and process oversight.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activities across receivables, payables, and payroll while mentoring the broader finance team.
- Produce and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership review and decision-making.
- Administer project-based accounting activities, including work-in-progress tracking, percentage-of-completion reporting, and billing administration for commercial work.
- Partner with project managers and account leaders to evaluate job costs, including labor, equipment, and material expenses, and identify ways to strengthen profitability.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling cash flow projections to support planning in a seasonal operating environment.
- Oversee treasury functions, working capital management, borrowing arrangements, and financing related to equipment purchases.
- Monitor and manage the transfer of financial data between operational platforms and Sage to help ensure complete and accurate reporting.
- Strengthen internal controls and maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax obligations, and company policies.
- Coordinate external financial reviews and audits, including annual accounting examinations and insurance-related audits such as workers' compensation and general liability.
Compensation Range: · $125,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience) & · Bonus: Performance-driven, incentive-based bonus structure Benefits: Health: Comprehensive healthcare package with options for Dental and Vision, Retirement: 401(k) retirement plan, and · Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 or more years in a Controller or Accounting Manager capacity.
- Demonstrated expertise in project accounting, work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion methods, complex AIA billing, billing administration, and lien waiver processes.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial analysis tools.
- Experience working with Sage; familiarity with Aspire is preferred.
- Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and multi-state tax or payroll compliance.
- Background in construction, contracting, or field services environments is advantageous.
- Ability to translate financial information into clear guidance for managers outside of finance.
- CPA, CMA, or CCIFP is a plus
More about this job
Skills
- Cash handling
- Payroll
- Coaching
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Reporting
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial reporting