Corporate Controller

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

• Bachelor’s degree – Required

Job Description

HIS Management Corp. is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across our organization. This position will manage day-to-day accounting operations, financial close and reporting, construction job costing, WIP reporting, cash management, fixed assets, internal controls, and the accounting team. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting background with construction industry experience and understands the financial complexities of project-based operations and multiple business entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain and oversee fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, including additions, disposals, transfers, and appropriate depreciation treatment.
• Manage construction job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, retainage, contract billing, and project profitability reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations to review project forecasts, cost-to-complete estimates, margins, change orders, and financial risks.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, and cash management.
• Manage multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, allocations, and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial analysis, and management reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, banks, bonding companies, and other financial partners.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

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 Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and their application to financial reporting and accounting practices.
• Tax accounting experience and familiarity with business tax requirements is recommended, but not required.
• Experience working with multiple entities and/or intercompany accounting.
• Experience managing fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Proficiency with construction accounting software such as Viewpoint, COINS, Sage/Timberline, or similar.
• Strong understanding of balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, operations, project management, and other departments.

Education/Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree – Required

Experience

• Accounting: 7 years – Required
• Construction: 3 years – Preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

About HIS Constructors, Inc

HIS Management Corp. serves as the parent company for a diverse group of companies supporting the construction, environmental, transportation, and infrastructure industries. Our family of companies includes HIS Constructors, Inc., Blue River Environmental & Restoration, Inc., Elite Specialty Services, and Blue Horizon Sign and Signal.

Contact Information

Contact: Trista Evans

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Address: 9295 N Frontage Rd, Fairland, IN, 46126