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Controller

Controller

TalentSphere • Chicago, IL, United States
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Controller

Location : Greater Chicago, IL area

Salary Range : $100,000 – $200,000

Overview

We work closely with organizations in the Construction, Manufacturing, and Real Estate industries, supporting privately held, family-owned, and growth-oriented companies.

We desire a Controller that is hands-on in nature and plays a key role in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with ownership and executive leadership on financial reporting, controls, and business decision-making. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in operationally driven environments and enjoys improving processes, strengthening controls, and providing clear financial insight to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain internal controls
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Partner with operations and executive leadership
  • Coordinate with external accountants and auditors

Requirements

  • Strong background in Construction, Manufacturing, or Real Estate industries is required
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA designation is desired
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience with job costing, WIP, inventory, or project-based accounting
  • Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable in fast-paced environments
  • We are proactively building a pipeline of Controllers for current and future hiring needs. If you are an experienced Controller with strong Construction, Manufacturing or Real Estate industry experience, then apply today! For quick consideration, email me directly at ieasthope@talentsphere.ca

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