Controller

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. in Greenwood, Indiana is partnering with a growing construction company to recruit a hands-on Controller who will lead the accounting function and own the financial operations across projects and the business.

The Controller will oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, job costing, WIP reporting, internal controls, budgeting and cash flow, and will partner with project teams and leadership to ensure accurate financial visibility and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience in construction.
• Experience with job costing and WIP reporting.
• Experience with construction accounting systems (Vista Viewpoint preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.
• Manage job costing and WIP (work-in-progress) reporting across active construction projects.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Partner with project managers and leadership on project profitability and cost tracking.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, bonding agents, and tax preparers.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax, regulatory, and bonding/surety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Financial reporting

Project profitability

Cross-functional partner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

We're partnering with a growing construction company based in Greenwood, Indiana, to identify a Controller to lead its accounting function. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader with construction industry experience who wants to take ownership of the financial operations of an established, growing organization.

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, job costing, and internal controls. This role will partner closely with company leadership and project teams to ensure accurate financial visibility across projects and the business as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close
• Manage job costing and WIP (work-in-progress) reporting across active construction projects
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Partner with project managers and leadership on project profitability and cost tracking
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, bonding agents, and tax preparers
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax, regulatory, and bonding/surety requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction accounting experience required, including job costing and WIP reporting
• Experience with Vista Viewpoint preferred
• Strong understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally with project teams