Assistant Controller

ARCO Companies•Downers Grove, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies, is seeking an Assistant Controller with audit experience to join its established accounting team in one of its Chicago offices. The role works closely with accounting, project management, and leadership teams across ARCO/Murray companies. The Assistant Controller prepares financial statements, reconciles job costs and accounts, supports budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audits, and responds to leadership requests for accounting and financial analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences and communicate effectively.
Ability to establish good working relationships with Senior Management.

Nice To Haves

Three to eight years of public or construction-related accounting experience.
CPA.
Experience in the construction industry.
Advanced Excel and IT skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile job costs for various ARCO/Murray companies.
Monitor accounting transactions throughout the month and resolve issues as they arise.
Prepare and assist with monthly bank reconciliations and accounts-payable intercompany allocations.
Balance intercompany cash accounts and work with Project Managers and Leadership on subcontracts, insurance issues, and job cost details.
Collaborate with accounts payable to review and approve payment requests, including invoices and check request forms.
Assist with the budgeting and forecasting process.
Assist with the year-end audit.
Respond to leadership requests for information and analysis on accounting and financial matters.
Work on projects delegated by the Vice President of Accounting or other Leadership.

Benefits

Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Traditional and Roth 401(k).
Tuition reimbursement for associates.
Scholarships for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
One week of paid volunteer leave each year.
100% charitable match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
100% paid 12-week maternity leave.