Financial Controller

CFS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Flexible, collaborative work环境

Job summary

CFS seeks a Financial Controller to partner with executive leadership, build scalable accounting infrastructure, and drive process improvements. This role oversees project accounting across multiple entities and guides a growing team in a family-oriented organization with strong growth potential.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting, prior controller experience, and exposure to job costing and Procore.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• Requires prior Financial Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting is essential.
• Leadership of accounting staff and process improvements are expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, project accounting, and construction accounting activities.
• Manage financial reporting, GL functions, reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and workflow efficiencies.
• Provide financial insight and operational support to executive leadership.
• Oversee payroll, labor allocations, and accounting system integrations.

Skills

Finance leadership

Team mentorship

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

Ready to elevate your career as a Financial Controller and become a strategic partner to executive leadership? This Financial Controller opportunity offers the chance to build accounting infrastructure, lead process improvements, and make a measurable impact within a rapidly growing organization.

Controller

Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 + 10% Bonus

Location: 100% Onsite. Open to candidates within a reasonable commute range of Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Step into a highly visible Financial Controller role with direct access to executive leadership and influence over key business decisions.
• Join a fast-growing organization that has expanded from approximately $18M to $25M in revenue and is projected to exceed $40M.
• Shape the future of the accounting function by building scalable processes, reporting structures, and internal controls.
• Gain exposure to multiple operating entities across the service industries.
• Lead and develop an accounting team while creating efficiencies that drive organizational success.
• Enjoy significant autonomy as a Financial Controller while remaining closely connected to company leadership and operations.
• Partner with experienced executives who value financial insight, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Benefit from a stable, family-owned organization with a strong reputation, long-term customers, and continued growth opportunities.
• Receive excellent benefits including a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and a flexible, collaborative work environment.
• Position yourself for long-term career growth as the organization continues expanding into new business lines.

Financial Controller's Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, project accounting, and construction accounting activities.
• Manage financial reporting, general ledger functions, account reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and accounting workflow efficiencies.
• Provide financial insight and operational support to executive leadership.
• Oversee payroll processes, labor allocations, and accounting system integrations.

Qualifications For The Financial Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• Prior Financial Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Previous experience in job costing, WIP reporting, and project accounting.
• Experience leading accounting staff and improving accounting processes.
• Foundation and/or Procore experience preferred.

#Controller #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #ConstructionAccounting #ControllerJobs #FortWayneJobs