{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fec52caccd80098b87856e76","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fec52caccd80098b87856e76","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fec52caccd80098b87856e76","title":"Controller- Construction (Cicero, IL)","description":"Recruiting Lead- Accounting and Finance at LaSalle Network\r\nLaSalle 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.\r\nIf 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.\r\nThis 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. 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