<p>We are looking for a hands-on Controller with five plus years of construction industry experience to lead accounting operations and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting for our Indianapolis, Indiana team. This role blends day-to-day execution with leadership oversight, supporting core accounting activities while guiding accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll functions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to strengthen controls, improve reporting, and support financial decision-making across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.</p><p>• Maintain the general ledger and monitor account activity to ensure balances are complete, accurate, and properly supported.</p><p>• Prepare audit-ready schedules, financial notes, and supporting documentation while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders as needed.</p><p>• Oversee daily accounting operations across receivables, payables, and payroll, stepping in directly when workflow demands increase.</p><p>• Review banking activity, fixed asset records, accruals, and other key transactions to keep accounting records current and reliable.</p><p>• Partner with teams across the business to investigate variances, resolve accounting issues, and promote overall financial health.</p><p>• Develop, enforce, and refine internal controls, processing standards, and compliance practices aligned with local, state, and federal requirements.</p><p>• Coach accounting staff on reporting discipline, process consistency, and accountability while helping improve team performance.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems, increase project profitability, support revenue strategies, and reduce costs through better operational insight.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and provide financial guidance during planning discussions, reviews, and leadership meetings.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a growing construction and real estate organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and support sound business decisions across multiple entities or projects. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in construction and real estate accounting, along with hands-on expertise in QuickBooks and advanced Excel.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring financial statements are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage the general ledger by reviewing account activity, recording journal entries, and maintaining proper documentation.<br>• Oversee construction and real estate accounting activities, including project cost tracking and property-related financial reporting.<br>• Develop and monitor cost accounting processes to improve visibility into project performance and operating results.<br>• Prepare internal financial reports and analyses that help leadership evaluate trends, risks, and opportunities.<br>• Maintain accounting controls and support compliance with company policies and financial best practices.<br>• Partner with operational leaders to review budgets, expenses, and overall financial performance across projects and assets.<br>• Support accounting process improvements and system-related updates as needed to enhance reporting efficiency and accuracy.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a metal fabrication organization near Indianapolis, Indiana on a Contract basis. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong controls across construction-related financial activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in close processes, general ledger management, and work-in-progress accounting within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, preparing entries, and ensuring accounts are finalized accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed account analysis, balance sheet support, and timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Perform and review reconciliations across key accounts to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare internal and external financial reports, including period-end statements, and validate results before distribution to leadership.</p><p>• Monitor construction-related accounting activity with a focus on work-in-progress tracking, job cost visibility, and proper revenue and expense recognition.</p><p>• Use Sage 100 to manage accounting records, produce reports, and support day-to-day financial operations.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting processes and provide practical support for reporting continuity and operational accuracy during interim leadership coverage.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address financial questions, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.</p>