Financial Controller

Job Title

Financial Controller – Construction / Excavation & Site Work

Location

Ewing, IL (Relocation Preferred) Salary: $75,000 – $100,000 per year (DOE) Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site Only

About Us

We are a leading excavation and site development contractor delivering high-quality projects across the region. We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to lead our accounting, job costing, and financial reporting operations. If you have construction accounting experience and enjoy working closely with project teams to keep projects profitable, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

As our Financial Controller, you will

• Oversee full accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and job cost accounting.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and monitor project profitability.
• Track budgets, costs, and margins for excavation and site development projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to capture labor, equipment, material, and subcontractor costs accurately.
• Develop and manage budgets and cash flow forecasts to support operations and capital needs.
• Oversee payroll processing for field and shop personnel, including certified payroll when required.
• Monitor equipment costs, utilization, maintenance, and depreciation.
• Review subcontractor invoices, lien waivers, and insurance certificates for compliance.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and bonding agents for reporting and audits.
• Lead and mentor accounting staff, promoting accuracy and accountability.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, a...