At 365 Equipment & Supply, a division of Pepper Construction, it is our mission to offer sales and rentals of the best building supply products and construction equipment in Chicagoland and beyond. With our unwavering commitment to excellence and dedication to exceeding your expectations, we strive to continuously improve upon our products, services, and value. With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
365 Equipment & Supply, a division of Pepper Construction, is your one-stop-shop for everything construction-related and beyond. We have extensive experience working with contractors to provide supplies, materials and equipment required to keep a job on schedule and on budget.
We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee a growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, manage day-to-day accounting functions and staff, and financial reporting processes.The Controller will also develop and produce financial status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth. What You Will Do: • Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points. • Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape. • Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines. • Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions. • Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies. • Identify and communicate areas of financial risk. • Establish, in coordination with company leadership, financial and operating benchmarks, annual business plan, quarterly projections, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis. • Implement and manage consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across accounting team. • Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows. • Oversee, supervise, manage, and mentor accounting team with leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity. • Coordinate collection efforts of accounts receivable. • Manage ERP software system, including process improvements, system maintenance and all relevant processing.
Requirements:
• BS in Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred • 8 + years of professional accounting experience; preferably in equipment rental, industrial, manufacturing, or building material distribution environments. • Prior Controller experience preferred but not mandatory. • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial data analysis. • Exemplary history of financial management. • Excellent communication skills
The salary midpoint for this role is $160,000 + bonus. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands. Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more. For additional information, visit: www.pepperconstruction.com www.365equipmentandsupply.com Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.
