Construction Controller: WIP, Job Costing & FinOps Lead

Indianapolis Business Journal; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

HIS Management Corp. seeks an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across the organization, including close, multi-entity accounting, and construction job costing.

The role will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial close, revenue recognition, and internal controls while coordinating with external auditors and operations leadership. A strong GAAP background and 7+ years of experience in construction accounting are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in the construction industry preferred.
• Experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting, including job costing and WIP schedules.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statements.
• Manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Oversee construction job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, retainage, contract billing, and project profitability reporting.
• Partner with project managers to review forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, margins, change orders, and financial risks.
• Oversee AR/AP, billing, collections, and cash management.
• Manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, banks, and other financial partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Viewpoint

COINS

Sage/Timberline

Job description

HIS Management Corp. seeks an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across the organization, including close, multi-entity accounting, and construction job costing.

The role will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial close, revenue recognition, and internal controls while coordinating with external auditors and operations leadership. A strong GAAP background and 7+ years of experience in construction accounting are required.