38989 | Controller

Full-time

Brilliant

South Bend, IN

Added - 07/21/26

38989 | Controller

Accounting/Finance

South Bend, Indiana | Direct Hire

Job Description

South Bend / Mishawaka, IN Area | Onsite

Our client is seeking a hands-on Controllerto lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a general contractor/subcontractor type businessin the South Bend / Mishawaka area.

This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and working closely with operations in a project-based environment. The Controller will oversee a small accounting team, strengthen month-end and year-end close, improve job-level financial visibility, and help bring more consistency to reporting, billing, and overall financial discipline.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the monthly and year-end close process
Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Manage and develop a small office accounting team
Prepare and maintain WIP schedulesand related entries
Partner with operations on job costing, cost-to-complete reviews, and margin analysis
Oversee billing, collections, retainage, and change-order tracking
Review payroll, union reporting, and related compliance items
Assist with lender reporting and short-term cash flow forecasting
Help improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and overall financial visibility

Qualifications

Strong construction accountingexperience required
WIP, job costing, progress billing/billing oversight, month-end close, financial reporting
Ability to operate as a working Controller in a lean environment
Comfortable partnering with both accounting and operations
Strong process improvement mindset and ability to create structure
Experience with payroll, union reporting, and project-based accounting is a plus

What They’re Looking For

Hands-on leader who is willing to roll up their sleeves
Strong backbone and ability to bring accountability
Comfortable in an environment that needs stronger reporting discipline and controls
Someone who can train staff, improve processes, and become a trusted financial resource to the business

Why This Opportunity

High-visibility leadership role
Opportunity to make a real impact in a business that needs stronger financial structure
Broad exposure across accounting, operations, billing, and project financial management
Chance to step into a role where your work will directly influence business decision-making

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Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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