Controller

About Us

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta's focus on the utility industry and HBK's focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

About this Role

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, including general ledger, job cost accounting, and financial reporting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, compliance with GAAP, SOX, and company policies, and provides leadership to the accounting and job cost teams. The Controller plays a key role in maintaining the company's SOX Risk Control Matrix (RCM), driving process improvements, supporting operational leadership, and fostering collaboration between Finance and Operations to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights. HBK Engineering, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quanta Services, Inc which is a publicly traded company.

What You'll Do

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, job cost accounting, AP / AR, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure SOX compliance; manage audits and risk control documentation.
• Lead the job cost accounting team to ensure accurate project setup, cost tracking, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with operations to analyze job performance and improve project profitability.
• Implement standardized reporting and dashboards for financial and job cost visibility.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Drive process improvements, ERP optimization, and automation for efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to align with business objectives.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, providing updates to leadership.

What You'll Bring

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $120,000.00 / Yr. - depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and / or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and / or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company's Human Resources department.