Outsourced Construction Controller - Hybrid + Bonus

Redpath and Company (Accounting, Tax, Audit, Advisory); Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary up to $150K

Hands-on, high-impact role

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Redpath and Company is growing its outsourced controller practice to support construction clients with financial reporting, system optimization, and operational initiatives. The role focuses on overseeing project accounting, budgets, cash flow, and profitability for multiple client engagements.

You will collaborate with client owners and project managers, deliver timely close, and drive insights through dashboards and analyses while upholding high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with construction exposure.
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, revenue recognition and construction controls.
• Experience partnering with client-facing operations in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of client construction accounting and financial reporting, including WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion reporting.
• Manage client project budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Monitor job cost performance, identify variances, and collaborate with project managers to address risks and profitability.
• Provide financial analysis, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain accurate, compliant and confidential client financial records.
• Complete monthly close and ensure timely financial statements.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies and procedures to support scalability and risk management.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

Revenue recognition

Financial analysis

Client-facing communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Dashboards/BI tools

Job description

Redpath and Company is growing its outsourced controller practice to support construction clients with financial reporting, system optimization, and operational initiatives. The role focuses on overseeing project accounting, budgets, cash flow, and profitability for multiple client engagements.

You will collaborate with client owners and project managers, deliver timely close, and drive insights through dashboards and analyses while upholding high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.