Construction Controller — Lead Financial Operations (Onsite)

CFS; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, a growing Midwest organization in the commercial interiors and project-based services space, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will manage a small team, partner with project managers, operations and sales, drive process improvements, oversee job costing and WIP, and align with the CFO on strategic initiatives in a construction-related environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Construction industry experience required and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, and project-based accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial systems proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, general ledger oversight, and month-end close.
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and audits.
• Collaborate with AP, AR, and payroll to ensure accurate financial data.
• Supervise job cost processes and monitor project profitability.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

Project-based accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

CFS, a growing Midwest organization in the commercial interiors and project-based services space, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will manage a small team, partner with project managers, operations and sales, drive process improvements, oversee job costing and WIP, and align with the CFO on strategic initiatives in a construction-related environment.