Controller Job at Brilliant®, Crestwood, IL

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  • Brilliant®
  • Crestwood, IL

Job Description

Title: Controller/CFO

Location: South suburbs of Chicago (fully onsite)

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) options
  • Weekly pay through Brilliant

About Us

Brilliant® is an award-winning contract and consulting practice headquartered in Chicago, specializing in accounting, finance, technology, and business solutions across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. labor markets.

Job Overview

We’re currently partnering with a well-established, privately held construction services firm with a strong national presence and decades of success delivering large-scale projects across the U.S. This organization is known for its hands-on leadership, long-tenured team, and consistent project pipeline, having completed thousands of projects over its history.

Engagement: Contract-to-hire (with strong intent to convert)

This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the Owner, offering the opportunity to oversee the full accounting function and play a key role in the company’s continued growth. The current leader is retiring, creating a unique transition opportunity.

What they’re looking for:

  • CPA required
  • Strong background in construction accounting/job costing
  • Experience leading and developing teams
  • Hands-on leadership style with ability to operate in a lean, collaborative environment
  • Experience with Sage 300 (required)

What you’ll be doing:

  • Overseeing all accounting and financial operations
  • Managing and mentoring a small accounting team
  • Partnering directly with ownership on financial strategy and reporting
  • Ensuring accuracy in job costing, WIP reporting, and project financials

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the business, working directly with ownership, and making an immediate impact in a stable, growing company.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Job Tags

Weekly pay, Contract work, Immediate start

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