Controller - Creative Financial Staffing

Controller

$155,000 - 180,000 per year plus bonus

We have been retained by a reputable Construction firm located in the north west suburbs of Chicago. We are seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations of the company. The organization has very well respected national “blue chip” clients that they service with long standing relationships. This is the top financial role and will oversee an accounting and finance team of 10 people.

Reasons to work here as a Controller:

• Top finance position in the firm
• Large national based clients
• Long standing relationships with client base
• 5 weeks PTO
• Ability to make process improvements
• Interaction with Board of Directors
• Hybrid work mode

About the Controller Position:

• The Controller will prepare monthly financial statements, review jobs in process, and have full P&L ownership
• The Controller will manage AP, AR, Payroll, and Benefits (e.g. 401k)
• Represent company in external discussions with bankers and financial professionals
• Reconcile monthly Balance Sheet, WIP to general ledger
• Analyze Financial Trends, Forecast P&L, & Compare Actual to Forecasts
• The Controller will create Regional P&Ls, departmental budgets, and Residential Commercial Backlog Forecast
• Maintain internal control processes in place and improve as appropriate
• Evaluate Tax Efficiencies for various company entities
• Develop a cash flow /treasury process that minimizes bank borrowings while keeping leadership fully informed

Qualities we are seeking for a Controller:

• 10+ years’ experience as an accounting professional
• Proven ability to lead a team and groom accountants for the next level in their career.
• CPA is desired

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MaxSalary: USD180000
MinSalary: USD155000