Controller- Construction (Cicero, IL)

Recruiting Lead- Accounting and Finance at LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is hiring a Controller to join our Cicero-based award-winning civil and general construction contractor client that believes building great people matters just as much as building great roads.

If you’re a Controller who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, partnering with Operations and building systems that actually work in the real world, this could be your next long-term home.

This role is in office in Cicero, Illinois 4x a week and is budgeted up to a base salary of $140,0000 with additional annual incentives offered. A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function across multiple entities
• Own month-end and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financials
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting and margin analysis
• Partner closely with Operations to translate numbers into insights
• Manage cash flow, AP/AR, banking relationships and working capital
• Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
• Lead, mentor and develop an accounting team in a fast-paced environment
• Improve processes, internal controls and systems using smart automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting experience; 2+ years in a Controller or similar role
• Strong construction or operational finance experience
• Proven success partnering with Operations leaders
• Experience managing banking relationships and financial risk
• A hands‑on leader who builds people, not just processes
• Growth mindset, high integrity and strong ownership mentality

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Health, dental & vision insurance and more

Why our client?

• Grassroots culture with serious growth momentum
• Leadership team that truly invests in its people
• Opportunity to shape the future of a growing organization

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Construction, Civil Engineering, and Manufacturing

If you are interested in the Controller role, please apply today!

Thank You,

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.