Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller Location:  Crystal Lake, IL | On-Site Schedule:  Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Experience:  8+ years | Senior Level Reports To:  President  Employment:  Full-Time About the Opportunity Our recruiting firm is conducting a  confidential search  for a Corporate Controller with an established company in the  aggregate construction, logistics, transportation, and heavy materials industry . This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the President. The Controller will oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, job profitability, cash management, internal controls, and the accounting team while partnering closely with operations and executive leadership. Must-Haves CPA or CA — required Public accounting experience — required Industry experience in aggregate construction, logistics, transportation, fleet, heavy materials, or a closely related environment — required 8+ years of progressive accounting experience Proven  Controller or Assistant Controller-level leadership Strong  cost accounting/job costing and P&L management  experience Experience with  ERP implementation, optimization, or major accounting-system improvements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Key Responsibilities Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and consolidated reporting. Oversee cost accounting, job costing, inventory, budgets, and profitability analysis. Develop P&Ls and financial reporting across business units, locations, and jobs. Lead and develop the accounting team across A/P, A/R, billing, collections, and related functions. Manage cash flow, banking, debt, intercompany activity, and financial controls. Lead ERP optimization and accounting-process improvements. Oversee insurance, tax, IFTA, licensing, lien waivers, and other operational compliance. Partner with the President on  capital planning, equipment investments, acquisitions, growth initiatives, and long-term strategy . Serve as a financial advisor to executive and operational leadership. What Will Make You Successful The ideal candidate is a  hands-on financial leader  who understands both the numbers and the operation. You should be comfortable digging into cost and profitability data, leading an accounting team, improving systems and controls, and communicating financial insights directly to senior leadership. Experience in an  asset-intensive, multi-location operating environment  is highly valued. Confidential Search:  Client identity and additional company information will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available.