Financial Controller

About Us

Professional Meters, Inc. (PMI) is a nationwide utility installation company headquartered in Morris, Illinois. For over two decades, PMI has delivered large-scale electric, water, and gas metering projects across the U.S., serving municipalities and utilities with quality, safety, and integrity at the forefront.

We’re growing rapidly and seeking an  experienced Controller

 to strengthen our financial operations and reporting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a 

project-based, field-service, or construction environment

 and enjoys building processes that bring clarity, accountability, and efficiency to every dollar.

About the Role

As Controller, you’ll oversee all accounting operations and financial reporting for the company, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and strategic insight. You’ll work closely with our CFO and senior leadership team to streamline our budgeting, payroll, and reporting processes — helping us make smarter, faster business decisions as we scale nationwide.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain 

financial controls

 and accounting best practices.

- Ensure all job and administrative cost data are properly entered into our accounting system in compliance with 

GAAP

.

- Manage 

multi-state payroll

 and drive process improvements for greater efficiency.

- Prepare and deliver 

accurate financial reports

 and forecasts to senior management.

- Enhance and monitor internal safeguards for 

revenue, costs, and company assets

.

- Collaborate with project and operations managers to track budgets and job performance.

- Assist the CFO in developing financial benchmarks and long-term growth strategies.

What We’re Looking For

- 5+ years

 of progressive accounting experience, ideally in 

construction or field services

.

- Strong understanding of 

job costing, project-based accounting, and GAAP compliance

.

- Experience managing 

payroll across multiple states

.

- Proven ability to 

implement or improve internal financial controls

.

- Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or Foundation.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a hands-on, detail-oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- CPA or similar professional certification.

- Prior experience working with 

CFOs and senior management

 on financial strategy.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary: 

$80,000–$120,000+ DOE

- Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k)

- collaborative, family-driven work culture

- The chance to make a measurable impact on a fast-growing organization

Location

This is a 

full-time, onsite position

 at our 

Morris, IL

 headquarters.

(No remote or hybrid options available.)