Connect Search, LLC ยท 4 hours ago
Controller
Oak Brook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $160K/yr
6+ years expConnect Search, LLC is representing a growing construction company seeking a hands-on Controller to lead their accounting function. This role involves overseeing all accounting operations with a focus on construction project accounting, managing the Project Accounting team, and serving as a key financial partner to Operations and Project Managers.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Stephen Munsie
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Project Accounting team, including project accountants and AP staff supporting field operations
Oversee job cost accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and change orders
Review and approve monthly WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion calculations, and revenue recognition
Ensure accurate forecasting of gross margins, backlog, and project profitability
Partner closely with Project Managers to resolve cost variances, billing issues, and contract changes
Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process
Prepare and review internal financial statements, job profitability reports, and executive dashboards
Ensure compliance with GAAP and construction-specific accounting standards
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and lenders
Oversee progress billings, lien waivers, retainage, and collections
Monitor cash flow tied to project milestones and billing cycles
Implement controls to improve billing accuracy, timeliness, and cash conversion
Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing project accounting team
Drive process improvements across job costing, WIP, billing, and close
Support or lead ERP/accounting system implementations or upgrades (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Procore, CMiC, Jonas)
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and documentation
Act as a trusted financial partner to Operations and Executive Leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, bonding requirements, and lender reporting
Provide financial insights to support growth, new project pursuits, and margin improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant construction industry exposure
Proven experience managing project accounting and WIP reporting
Prior experience leading and developing accounting or project accounting teams
Strong understanding of job cost accounting, POC revenue recognition, and construction contracts
Preferred
CPA or CMA
Experience in a GC or specialty contractor environment
ERP experience with construction systems (Sage 300, Viewpoint, Procore Financials, CMiC, Jonas, etc.)
Experience supporting audits, bonding, and bank reporting
Company
Connect Search, LLC
Connect Search, LLC is a boutique staffing firm founded by a group of partners who share the same vision and are all recruiters at heart.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Meade Kelley
Chief Operating Officer
Ben Hirsh
Partner | President, Direct Hire Placement & Connect Financial Consulting
Recent News
Business Journals
2022-03-22
2022-03-21
Company data provided by crunchbase