A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
Controller at Brilliant® Controller at Brilliant® in Harwood Heights, Illinois Posted in about 22 hours ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
We are seeking a hands-on, tactical Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing construction organization. This role is ideal for a strong construction accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, job-cost-driven environment and has experience supporting union labor. The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead and develop the accounting team, and partner closely with executive leadership to strengthen financial reporting, improve processes, and support continued growth. Key Responsibilities Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, financial reporting, and close Manage job costing, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition Monitor project profitability, labor allocations, subcontractor costs, and margins Oversee union payroll, benefits, certified payroll, prevailing wage, and related compliance Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reporting Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team Improve controls, workflows, systems, and scalable accounting processes Partner with leadership on business planning, project performance, and cost controls Support audits, banking relationships, and bonding requirements Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 7+ years of progressive accounting experience Construction accounting experience required Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP accounting, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition Experience with union labor accounting and payroll requirements Proven ability to lead and develop a team CPA or CMA preferred Experience with construction accounting systems such as Sage, Viewpoint, Foundation, or similar preferred Ideal Candidate Hands-on, analytical, organized, and comfortable operating in a growing environment. This individual should be able to balance strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership, process improvement, and the ability to partner effectively with senior management.
Must Haves:
Construction accounting experience and demonstrated leadership ability.
