Hybrid Construction Controller: Lead Financial Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Disability coverage

Retirement match

Paid parental leave

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

CFS, a growing Midwest-based organization, seeks a Controller to lead its accounting function and drive process improvements in a project-driven environment.

You will be a hands-on leader reporting to the CFO, steering a small accounting team of three and partnering with project managers, operations, and sales to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. This is an onsite role with flexibility in Plymouth, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA/CMA preferred but not required.
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Strong GAAP and revenue recognition knowledge; job costing/WIP experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, GL, and month-end close.
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting.
• Supervise job cost processes, WIP schedules, and project billing.
• Lead and mentor a three-person accounting team; collaborate with PMs, operations, and sales.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Revenue recognition

Advanced Excel

Financial systems proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP/financial systems

Job description

CFS, a growing Midwest-based organization, seeks a Controller to lead its accounting function and drive process improvements in a project-driven environment.

You will be a hands-on leader reporting to the CFO, steering a small accounting team of three and partnering with project managers, operations, and sales to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. This is an onsite role with flexibility in Plymouth, MN.