Controller [HT-1019714]

Chicagoland, IL

REDO CABINETS

CONTROLLER


Are you a finance leader who knows the numbers inside and out and isn’t afraid to say what needs to happen next? Do you stay close to the details, take ownership, and use your expertise to push the business forward? This is a role for someone who can keep up in a fast-moving environment, speak with confidence, and step in as the financial authority in the room. If you take pride in your expertise and want your impact felt across the business, not just in the reports, we want to talk to you!

As our Controller:

  • You get your stuff done and stay on top of the details. When something is yours, it’s handled without follow-up
  • You know your numbers and use them to explain what’s happening and what needs to happen next
  • You take ownership of your function and step in with clear direction when decisions need
  • to be made
  • You don’t get stuck in analysis. You work through the details, make the call, and keep things moving
  • You’re comfortable being direct and saying what needs to be said, even in a room with strong personalities, without being abrasive
  • You coach and develop your team, helping them understand the work and execute at a higher level

You’ll be in the details, working through the numbers, and helping the business build stronger financial clarity as it grows. With the right person in this seat, the team has a clearer understanding of what’s happening, leaders make better decisions, and the business is better positioned for the next stage of growth. As the company continues to scale toward $100M, this is a role for someone who takes pride in their expertise, wants to be relied on for it, and is motivated to grow along with the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Controller, you’ll own the accounting function and bring clear financial visibility to support growth. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Own the accounting function and ensure financials are accurate, timely, and useful to the business
  • Build clear P&Ls across locations and markets so leadership understands true profitability
  • Partner with leaders across the business to explain what the numbers mean and where to focus next
  • Analyze pricing, job profitability, break-even points, and expansion opportunities so leaders can make better decisions
  • Lead forecasting, budgeting, and rolling financial planning as the business continues to scale
  • Create clear visibility into cash flow, working capital, CapEx, and growth investments
  • Evaluate financing options and capital strategies that support growth and prevent overextension
  • Build reports, dashboards, and financial outputs that make performance easy to understand
  • Strengthen accounting processes, controls, and systems so finance can keep pace with growth
  • Evaluate and improve tools across QuickBooks, Salesforce, payroll, and related systems
  • Maintain banking and lender relationships to support financing, leverage, and growth planning
  • Lead, manage, and hold accountable the accounting team
  • Develop the accounting team’s skill set as the department grows
  • Align financial processes to how Redo actually runs, not just how accounting has always been done
  • Stay visible across locations and markets to understand operations and support growth

 

** This is a full-time, on-site position based in the Chicagoland area (Wood Dale, IL). Occasional travel to other locations is expected. **


QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Controller or equivalent finance leadership experience, serving as the financial partner to ownership or executive leadership
  • Experience supporting a fast-growing business through multiple growth stages ($25M–$80M+), including building scalable financial infrastructure, reporting, and systems
  • Strong ownership of forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, cash flow, and CapEx Experience building and managing multi-location or multi-entity P&Ls
  • Experience leading and developing an accounting or finance team (4+ team members)
  • QuickBooks Online expert

Preferred

  • Experience supporting growth in a $50M–$100M organization
  • Experience in home services or remodeling environments (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, restoration, kitchen/bath, siding, windows)
  • Experience in field-based, job-driven businesses (e.g., installation, technician-led services, franchise or multi-location service brands, commercial services with repeatable work)


THE COMPANY – Redo Cabinets

Redo Cabinets is a brother-owned company, continuing a 70-year legacy rooted in the values of Krumwiede, est. 1953. Under the leadership of Mark and Greg Olsen - Pro Remodeler 40 Under 40 honorees - we’ve built a trusted, fast-growing cabinet refacing company serving Chicagoland,  Wisconsin and opening soon Minnesota. We’ve earned recognition from Qualified Remodeler, and Guild Quality  “Guild Master Award” and we’re known for doing things the right way, blending craftsmanship, consistency, and a culture of trust.

OUR CORE VALUES:

  1. Motivated: Approaches everything with passion & energy, Goes the extra mile, Aims for excellence, Takes initiative
  2. Does the Right Thing: Fair, Leads with integrity, Open & Honest
  3. Adaptable: Embraces change, Quick to adjust, Finds creative solutions
  4. Reliable: Follows through, Dependable, Trustworthy, Consistent
  5. Collaborative: Team player, Builds trust, Holds themselves & others accountable

WHY WORK WITH US?

  • We’ve sold more kitchens than anyone else in Illinois, and built a reputation so strong that competitors are copying our ads
  • We’ve earned national and local recognition for quality and service—including Angi’s Elite Service Award, Qualified Remodeler Top 500, and more
  • We’re five years in and already a leader in the industry, with exponential growth ahead
  • We’re a team that shows up, works hard, and does what needs to get done for each other and the business
  • We run on EOS and use it to stay focused, aligned, and consistent as we grow
  • We’re open and honest about where we stand, what’s working, and what needs to improve
  • Ownership is hands-on, invested in the business, and willing to put resources behind what’s needed to grow
  • We offer competitive pay and a chance to grow with a company that’s built on trust, values, and long-term opportunity


Salary: $150k – $175k

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO and paid holiday, 401(k) with matching

If you want to build something that lasts and build it right, apply today!

JOB CODE: Redo Cabinets