Construction Controller

CFS

Carmel, IN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$125,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Construction, Construction Accounting Software, Construction Contracts, Construction Control, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Insurance Regulations, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Evaluation, Project Schedule, Regulatory Requirements
LOCATION
Carmel, IN
POSTED
13 days ago

Controller


Location: Indianapolis, IN
Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 depending on experience


About the Opportunity


A growing construction contractor on the north side of Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations. This position will partner closely with ownership and operations to drive profitability, cash flow, and financial reporting.


Key Responsibilities



  • Oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger

  • Manage job costing, WIP reporting, and project profitability analysis

  • Prepare monthly financial statements and cash flow forecasts

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit/tax coordination

  • Ensure compliance with construction accounting, insurance, and regulatory requirements

  • Develop and maintain internal controls and financial processes

  • Support leadership with financial insights and decision-making


Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 7+ years of accounting leadership experience in construction

  • Strong understanding of job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting

  • Experience managing cash flow in a contractor environment

  • Proficiency with construction ERP/accounting software





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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/