Controller

Controller

Location: Knightstown, IN (office relocation to the Greenfield, IN area planned within 18–24 months)

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Standard business hours (40–50 hours/week)

Work Environment: On-site | Business casual (jeans welcome)

About the Opportunity

We are a growing, privately held service-based organization operating in the skilled trades space, with a strong local presence and ambitious growth plans. Following a recent acquisition, the business is entering its next phase of scale and operational maturity. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to take full ownership of accounting and finance operations while helping guide the organization through system conversions and sustained growth.

This role offers true end-to-end financial responsibility, visibility to leadership, and the opportunity to help build scalable processes as the company expands.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000-120,000k base
• Annual Bonus: 10-15% (based on company performance)
• Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 2 weeks of paid time off
• 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial activities for the organization, owning the full accounting lifecycle and serving as a key partner to operational leadership. This role is ideal for a Controller who enjoys being hands-on while helping prepare a growing business for its next stage.

Current revenue: $15–20M, with projections to reach $30–40M within three years

Headcount: Approximately 55 employees, growing to 75–80 over the next 12 months

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including:
• General ledger and journal entries
• Job costing
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable oversight
• Payroll coordination
• Inventory accounting
• Lead month-end close with a target 5-day close
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reporting
• Maintain full P&L responsibility for the business
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Coordinate audits and tax-related activities
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and decision-making
• Support system implementations and process improvements, including:
• ERP conversion to Sage Intacct
• Payroll system conversion to Paylocity
• Help build scalable accounting infrastructure to support continued growth
• Participate in planning for future team expansion (including a planned A/P hire)

Systems & Tools

• Sage Intacct (ERP conversion in progress)
• ServiceTitan
• Paylocity (payroll conversion planned)

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong hands-on accounting background (close, journal entries, job costing required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience in construction, trades, HVAC, plumbing, or service-based industries is strongly preferred
• Prior experience managing or mentoring staff is a plus (not required)
• Comfortable operating in a growing, evolving environment
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work cross-functionally

Why This Role

• True ownership of accounting and finance operations
• High visibility and partnership with leadership
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes, and growth strategy
• Stable, established business with significant upside and expansion plans

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance