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Controller

Brilliant
Sycamore, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Description

Controller

Sycamore, IL

bonus

Fully Onsite

Health, dental, vision, (k), PTO, and professional development opportunities

Join a well-established construction company with a strong reputation for excellence, safety, and innovation. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of financial processes, drive improvements, and collaborate closely with leadership in a hands-on role. The Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting, ensuring efficient processes are in place while producing financial statements in accordance with GAAP. This position will be a hands-on leader, collaborating closely with senior leadership to build a best-in-class accounting function.

Responsibilities :

  • Oversee and manage all accounting functions, including project accounting, AP, WIP, billing, cash flow, payroll, HR, and benefits
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statement integrity
  • Collaborate with project managers and operations to track job costs, update forecasts, and ensure accurate billing
  • Drive process improvement initiatives and implement best practices
  • Assist in budget preparation, financial analysis, and forecasting
  • Ensure compliance with all payroll and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Partner with external auditors and support the audit process
  • Other strategic and operational duties as assigned

Key Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 5-7 years of accounting experience
  • Strong GAAP knowledge
  • Construction / contractor accounting experience preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Strong financial statement preparation and internal control experience
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on role with a proactive mindset
  • Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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