Controller

Rennick Barrett Recruiting, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruiting agency is seeking a Controller to oversee financial data accuracy and team leadership in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The role involves managing Sage 300, ensuring compliance, and leading accounting staff. Candidates should have significant experience in construction or project-based accounting and strong leadership skills. This position reports directly to the CFO, focusing on financial oversight and risk management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy of Sage 300, WIP, and job cost reports; identify and correct errors.
• Monitor cash flow balances, advise on risks/lines of credit.
• Manage tax filings, bank covenants, and lender audits.
• Provide direction and accountability for AP, AR, Billing, and Payroll.
• Produce monthly financial packages and maintain an executive dashboard.

Skills

Construction accounting

Project-based accounting

Leadership

Risk management

Sage 300 CRE

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

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)