Controller

Do you enjoy solving problems and keeping the financial side of a business running smoothly? Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? If you’re ready to make a difference, apply and build a career with purpose.
Our client, NEW Group, is looking for a Controller to build and grow the Finance and Accounting team. The NEW Group has a proud history that dates back to 1953, built on a foundation of quality, integrity, and innovation. Their experienced team brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project, ensuring that they deliver real solutions to even the most complex issues.
Why Join The NEW Group?

• The work is meaningful. You’re helping the business to grow and become more financially healthy and better-managed.
• You’ll operate with real autonomy. They hire self-directed professionals and give them the room to work. There is no micromanagement but there is high accountability.
• You’ll grow. This role is a platform for someone who wants to grow as a leader in the construction industry.

About the role:
The controller will be hands-on and operations-focused, partnering closely with leadership and project teams. In this role they will lead the Finance and Accounting team, overseeing accounting, payroll, and office operations. The ideal candidate is a practical problem solver who can support day-to-day business needs, build a cross-trained team, and bring a disciplined, productive approach that helps move the company forward.
This role will be onsite at the company headquarters located on the south west side of Indianapolis.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Accounting Process Assessment

• Support Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable activities including invoice entry, coding, routing, filing, creation of vendors, payment processing, customer setup, job billing, collections and payment tracking
• Complete weekly bank and credit card reconciliations and process bank transactions
• Manage month end closing, reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate jobs and change orders, ensuring timeliness and accuracy
• Assist with preparation and submission of tax filings and payments (i.e. payroll and sales tax withholdings)
• Assist external CPA with year-end reporting
• Utilize Foundation and related systems to support accounting and operational workflows

Weekly Payroll Administration

• Oversee the weekly payroll process, including processing when needed
• Conduct related payroll reporting, including certified payroll, union reporting, union fringe benefits payments, and OCIP reporting
• Process employee-related payments including reimbursements and legally required withholdings
• Onboard new employees in the payroll system and maintain accurate employee records

Operations and Office Administration Support

• Manage vendor certificates of insurance and related compliance tracking, maintain vendor and customer records
• Assist with insurance renewals, audits, and documentation requests
• Manage permissions and access within accounting systems

Ideal Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive experience within accounting and finance
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, CPA preferred
• Demonstrated success leading and developing a team of direct reports
• Strong cost accounting background, previous experience working in a projects based company
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, practices and regulations
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software, experience with Foundation software is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially with Excel

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