37037 | Controller
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Location: Sycamore, IL 60178
Description:
Job Description
Controller
Sycamore, IL
$125,000 - $130,000 + bonus
Fully Onsite
Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development opportunities
Join a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for excellence, safety, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of financial processes, drive improvements, and collaborate closely with leadership in a hands-on role. The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, ensuring efficient processes are in place while producing financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This position will be a hands-on leader, collaborating closely with senior leadership to build a best-in-class accounting function.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage all accounting functions, including project accounting, AP, WIP, billing, cash flow, payroll, HR, and benefits
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statement integrity
Collaborate with project managers and operations to track job costs, update forecasts, and ensure accurate billing
Drive process improvement initiatives and implement best practices
Assist in budget preparation, financial analysis, and forecasting
Ensure compliance with all payroll and regulatory reporting requirements
Partner with external auditors and support the audit process
Other strategic and operational duties as assigned
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5-7+ years of accounting experience
Strong GAAP knowledge
Construction/contractor accounting experience preferred
CPA preferred
Strong financial statement preparation and internal control experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on role with a proactive mindset
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Controller
Sycamore, IL
$125,000 - $130,000 + bonus
Fully Onsite
Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and professional development opportunities
Join a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for excellence, safety, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of financial processes, drive improvements, and collaborate closely with leadership in a hands-on role. The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, ensuring efficient processes are in place while producing financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This position will be a hands-on leader, collaborating closely with senior leadership to build a best-in-class accounting function.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage all accounting functions, including project accounting, AP, WIP, billing, cash flow, payroll, HR, and benefits
Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statement integrity
Collaborate with project managers and operations to track job costs, update forecasts, and ensure accurate billing
Drive process improvement initiatives and implement best practices
Assist in budget preparation, financial analysis, and forecasting
Ensure compliance with all payroll and regulatory reporting requirements
Partner with external auditors and support the audit process
Other strategic and operational duties as assigned
Key Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in accounting
5-7+ years of accounting experience
Strong GAAP knowledge
Construction/contractor accounting experience preferred
CPA preferred
Strong financial statement preparation and internal control experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on role with a proactive mindset
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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