Controller

RennickBarrett Recruiting ‚Ä¢ Fort Wayne, Indiana ‚Ä¢ Full Time

Posted on Fri, Jul 17, 2026

We are seeking a Controller to serve as a financial anchor. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for turning complex job activity into clean, reliable financial data. You will lead the accounting team and ensure financial systems—specifically Sage 300—reflect reality.

Key Responsibilities

System Integrity: Own the accuracy of Sage 300, WIP, and job cost reports; identify and correct errors in AP, AR, and payroll.
Cash Flow Management: Monitor balances, advise ownership on risks/lines of credit, and ensure all obligations are met without surprises.
Compliance & Risk: Manage tax filings, bank covenants, and lender audits. Review contracts for risk and strictly control lien waiver issuance.
Team Leadership: Provide direction and accountability for AP, AR, Billing, and Payroll. Conduct regular performance reviews and process coaching.
Executive Reporting: Produce monthly financial packages and maintain an executive dashboard to guide ownership in decision-making.

Qualifications

Experience: Significant experience in construction or project-based accounting at a Controller or Senior Manager level.
Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of Sage 300 CRE, job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion concepts.
Financial Oversight: Strong understanding of cash flow, bank covenants, and tax compliance.
Contract Literacy: Ability to interpret contract/waiver language and explain financial risks.
Leadership: Proven ability to hold staff to high standards while maintaining a culture of trust.

Local, commutable candidates apply. Reports to CFO (owner)

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