Strategic Financial Controller: Growth, Systems & Leadership

Complete Structural Consulting, Inc.; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks paid time off

11 paid holidays

Paid family leave

Profit sharing

401k with company match

Health savings account with companyCon

Professional Growth & Development

Job summary

Complete Structural Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function, strengthen financial systems, and partner with leadership on strategic decisions at our Indianapolis headquarters.

The role combines leadership with hands-on technical accounting, building scalable processes, mentoring the accounting team, and driving improved financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership.
• Strong GAAP, Excel, and systems expertise.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks.
• Experience supporting a growing organization.
• Engineering or construction accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions, including financial reporting, month close, payroll support, and project/job accounting.
• Learn and evaluate existing accounting systems, processes, and team workflows to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build, improve, and document accounting processes and internal controls in a way that supports the team and overall business operations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and accountable environment.
• Serve as a trusted partner to leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure financial and administrative processes directly support the performance and profitability of our Engineering teams.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, banks, and other financial partners.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial analysis

Team management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Complete Structural Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting function, strengthen financial systems, and partner with leadership on strategic decisions at our Indianapolis headquarters.

The role combines leadership with hands-on technical accounting, building scalable processes, mentoring the accounting team, and driving improved financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for growth.