Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

Job in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, 46804, USA

Listing for: RennickBarrett Recruiting, INC

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Compliance, Financial Manager, Risk Manager/Analyst, CFO
Management
Financial Manager, Risk Manager/Analyst, CFO

We are seeking a Controller to serve as a financial anchor. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for turning complex job activity into clean, reliable financial data. You will lead the accounting team and ensure financial systems-specifically Sage 300-reflect reality.
Key Responsibilities

System Integrity: Own the accuracy of Sage 300, WIP, and job cost reports; identify and correct errors in AP, AR, and payroll.
Cash Flow Management: Monitor balances, advise ownership on risks/lines of credit, and ensure all obligations are met without surprises.
Compliance & Risk: Manage tax filings, bank covenants, and lender audits. Review contracts for risk and strictly control lien waiver issuance.
Team Leadership: Provide direction and accountability for AP, AR, Billing, and Payroll. Conduct regular performance reviews and process coaching.
Executive Reporting: Produce monthly financial packages and maintain an executive dashboard to guide ownership in decision-making.

Qualifications

Experience: Significant experience in construction or project-based accounting at a Controller or Senior Manager level.
Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of Sage 300 CRE, job costing, WIP, and percentage-of-completion concepts.
Financial Oversight: Strong understanding of cash flow, bank covenants, and tax compliance.
Contract Literacy: Ability to interpret contract/waiver language and explain financial risks.
Leadership: Proven ability to hold staff to high standards while maintaining a culture of trust.

Local, commutable candidates apply. Reports to CFO (owner)

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