Controller | General Contractor | Oak Forest, IL

Oak Forest, Illinois Permanent USD150,000 - USD165,000 per year View Job Description
As Controller, you'll drive financial success by overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and cost control for construction projects across multiple industries. This hands-on role lets you make a real impact through direct involvement in financial management. If you're eager to enhance accuracy and efficiency, this is a chance to shape the company's growth and profitability.
  • Our client is forecasting to triple the business over the next 3-5 years!
  • An impactful role for the business, with direct line to ownership

About Our Client

Our client is a Design, Build, and Furnish construction organization based out of Oak Forest, Illinois. The organization has been around for over 75 years and focuses on industrial, commercial, high rise, healthcare, auto and dental interiors. Our client has goals to triple the business and open new offices across the United States over the next three years.

Job Description

  • Prepare and review financial statements, month-end close, cost allocations and job costing, as well as EBITA analysis
  • Monitor cash flow, manage budgeting and forecasting and Work-in-Progress reporting for budget management
  • Conduct job profitability analysis, operational revenue recognition, and monitor cost control for projects
  • Manage the financial software, establish internal controls and identify ways to improve internal processes
  • Ensure tax reporting compliance, audit preparation against local, state and federal tax regulations
  • Collaborate with CFO and leadership team and present financial reporting
  • Perform daily financial tasks and documentation such as AR/AP, invoicing, reconciliations, and GL transactions



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, CPA preferred
  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting/finance
  • 3-5 years of experience in the construction industry
  • Proven experience with EBITA analysis, strong understanding of the importance of this metric and how to utilize this through daily tasks
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

What's on Offer

  • Discretionary bonus
  • Business shares
  • Full medical, dental, vision benefits
  • 3 weeks PTO
Contact
Molly Murphy
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6958139

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Property
Location
Oak Forest
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Molly Murphy
Job Reference
JN-022026-6958139