Controller

Pay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing and respected construction organization where you'll have a direct impact on business performance.
• Serve as a key financial leader working closely with ownership and operations.
• Help shape processes and contribute to the company's continued growth.
• Enjoy a collaborative culture built on trust, accountability, and teamwork.
• Receive excellent benefits including unlimited PTO, holidays off, medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) match.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and leadership.

Location: Addison, Illinois. This is a hands-on, primarily in-office position where you'll work closely with leadership and operations teams. Occasional remote flexibility is available when personal matters arise.

Note: Direct construction accounting experience is required. Candidates with experience in job costing and construction financial operations will be strongly preferred.

About Us

We are dedicated to providing superior construction services through innovation, teamwork, and strong relationships. We believe in creating an environment built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect while investing in the success of our employees. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasting activities.
• Maintain job costing and work-in-progress reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Partner with ownership and operations leadership on financial strategy.
• Manage banking relationships and support audits.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend process improvements.
• Provide leadership and support to accounting functions.
• Help drive the financial success of the organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of accounting experience required.
• Direct construction accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of job costing and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management preferred.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required.
• CPA is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We foster a supportive, team-oriented culture where people enjoy coming to work and are empowered to make an impact. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who value humility, trust, and long-term relationships while enjoying outstanding benefits and opportunities for growth.

JPC-1294

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: 4+ years of construction accounting experience

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate:

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

Submission Email: Name / Erik - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Commercial construction company seeking a hands-on Construction Controller to oversee accounting operations, reporting, and job costing. High-visibility role supporting ownership and operations. Construction accounting experience is mandatory.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Controller - RSD Construction - JPC 1294 - Source

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• Client job title: Controller

• Location: Addison, IL

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-Site

• Experience: 4

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Construction Controller, Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Construction Accounting Manager, Project Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Job Cost Accountant, Senior Construction Accountant

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Const controller, 4+ yrs, Addison 35K pop