Highlights
Controller Responsibilities: Oversee the organization's accounting department, managing all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and cash flow analysis. Based in Evanston, IL, this role will own the organization's P&L, oversee the work of three project accountants, and collaborate with the executive leadership team on forecasting/budgeting.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $100,000–$120,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Controller Position
I am partnered with a rapidly growing, $50M general contractor in Evanston on Controller opening that will sit on their management team. The organization has been in operation for over 150 years and operates in 11 states, with strong growth goals. You will be leading a team and partnering directly with the senior leaders of the business.
Our client is looking for a growing Controller to join their growing, $50M general contractor. Based in Evanston, IL, this role will own the organization's P&L, oversee the work of three project accountants, and collaborate with the executive leadership team on forecasting/budgeting.
Controller Responsibilities
Controller Responsibilities:
- Oversee the organization's accounting department, managing all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and cash flow analysis.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all financial reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual bases.
- Oversee all project-level accounting, including the preparation of General Conditions estimates, project invoices/draws
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Maintain and strengthen all internal control processes and policies, including (not limited to): IT, HR, Insurance, Corporate controls, Subcontractor background checks
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, cost savings, and investment opportunities, providing recommendations for business improvements.
- Maintain relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Establish and ensure compliance with all accounting and cash management policies and procedures.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Controller Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Sage 300 (Timberline) experience required
- Construction industry experience preferred
What's on Offer
- Lucrative compensation package with 20% bonus target
- Health Insurance 100% paid for
- Managing and building out a team of project accountants
- Growth to VP of Finance/CFO
Contact Matt Conroy Quote job ref JN-092026-7102481
Job Summary
Sector: Accounting
Sub Sector: Financial Director / CFO
Industry: Property
Where: Evanston
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Matt Conroy
Job Reference: JN-092026-7102481
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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