Financial Controller

CFS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Financial Controller to own the financial performance of complex construction projects, reporting directly to executive leadership and driving financial excellence across the organization.

This 100% onsite role oversees budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, job costing, revenue recognition, and controls, while partnering with operations and project managers to improve profitability and risk management. A construction accounting background and Sage 300 experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Construction industry accounting or financial management experience required.
• Strong background in job costing, project accounting, and construction financial reporting.
• Experience with Sage 300 or similar construction-focused ERP/accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance analysis.
• Review and monitor job-cost accounting, project profitability, revenue recognition, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Partner with operations and project management teams to identify financial risks, margin concerns, and cost overruns.
• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, vendor payments, and cash management activities.
• Maintain and audit financial controls, policies, procedures, and compliance processes.
• Develop management dashboards and reporting tools that provide actionable business insights.

Skills

Job costing

Project accounting

Construction financial reporting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Ready to take ownership of the financial performance of complex construction projects while helping shape the future of a growing organization? This Financial Controller opportunity offers direct visibility with executive leadership, meaningful operational impact, and the chance to drive financial excellence across the business.

Financial Controller

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 + Bonus and competitive benefits

Location: 100% Onsite. Open to candidates within a reasonable commute range of company headquarters.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a leadership team where the Financial Controller has direct influence on business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Gain high visibility with executive management and play a key role in guiding company growth.
• Leverage your construction accounting expertise to improve profitability, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Work closely with project managers, operations leaders, and preconstruction teams to impact project success from start to finish.
• Help strengthen and enhance financial processes, reporting systems, and internal controls across the organization.
• Enjoy a stable environment with long-term career growth opportunities for an experienced Financial Controller.
• Participate in an employee-focused benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, holidays, and 401(k) match.
• Expand your influence beyond traditional accounting as a trusted business partner and operational advisor.
• Contribute to a growing construction organization where the Financial Controller is viewed as a strategic resource rather than a back-office function.
• Receive ongoing professional development opportunities to further advance your career as a Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities For The Financial Controller

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance analysis.
• Review and monitor job-cost accounting, project profitability, revenue recognition, and work-in-progress reporting.
• Partner with operations and project management teams to identify financial risks, margin concerns, and cost overruns.
• Oversee accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, vendor payments, and cash management activities.
• Maintain and audit financial controls, policies, procedures, and compliance processes.
• Develop management dashboards and reporting tools that provide actionable business insights.

Qualifications For The Financial Controller

• Construction industry accounting or financial management experience required.
• Strong background in job costing, project accounting, and construction financial reporting.
• Experience with Sage 300 or similar construction-focused ERP/accounting software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

If you're an experienced Financial Controller seeking a high-impact opportunity where your financial expertise can directly influence operational success, this Financial Controller role offers the visibility, responsibility, and growth potential to take your career to the next level.

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