Financial Controller

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Company Overview

Pepper Construction Group is a general contracting and construction management firm that has served the non-residential, private, and government sectors since 1927. Our project management and field supervisors are dedicated to serving the unique needs of every customer, with a strong focus on building relationships that endure throughout the generations. Our expertise is recognized throughout the Midwest. With offices in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin, Pepper ranks as the fifth among companies in ENR Midwest’s Top Contractors.

In our Barrington office, we offer our employees the personal touch and stability of a 95-year-old family-owned and operated company. At Pepper, our employees are a critical part of our success, and we employ the highest caliber of people in the industry. We value the contributions of our employees and are committed to a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and innovation. Join a dedicated team of commercial construction professionals working on unique projects that enhance the communities we serve.

Position Summary

This role is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of the growing Pepper construction corporate accounting team. This position will play an important role in managing the accounting and financial planning and analysis of multiple operating entities while also leading the financial accounting team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work alongside senior operations management across multiple operating entities in providing financial reporting and analysis at both an operating entity and consolidated level
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting and analysis for multiple operating units
• Implement new reporting and processes as necessary for both internal and external reporting
• Manage monthly financial close process
• Prepare annual business plan and quarterly forecasts
• Management and maintenance of financial reporting system
• Management and development of financial accounting team
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations prepared by corporate accounting team
• Coordinate and manage year-end audit process
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelors in Accounting – CPA or CPA seeking
• 5-7 years in a related environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues and recommend solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
• High level of technical fluency in Excel and various accounting systems
  
  

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.