Financial Controller

The Controller will manage all accounting and financial operations for the company and serve as a trusted financial partner to ownership. This role is ideal for someone experienced in construction or trades-based businesses who prefers a stable, mid-sized company over a large corporate environment.

We are a well-established Minnesota-based plumbing & HVAC contractor serving commercial clients with new buildings, renovations, and service. With approximately 35 employees, we operate in a hands‑on, service‑focused environment where strong financial controls, job costing accuracy, and cash flow management are essential. We value practical experience, accountability, and long‑term relationships—both with our customers and our team.

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll (hourly field employees and salaried staff)
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close
• Reconcile cash accounts
• Prepare monthly collections reports and perform client follow‑up on any aged invoices

• Setup projects & budgets in the accounting system with project management input
• Process insurance certificates and other job‑related documents for clients
• Enter change orders on the job level
• Process monthly contract billings

• Prepare monthly collections reports and perform client follow‑up on any aged invoices
• Enter new clients and ensure all documentation is entered (ap contact, W9, etc)

• Manage and calculate union fringe benefits
• Manage credit applications

• Manage bond capacity
• Audit assets and report to insurance agent
• Apply and cancel insurance for assets
• Manage claims

• Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax filings and year‑end reporting
• Ensure compliance with Minnesota sales & use tax, and payroll taxes and filings
• Responsible for Workers’ compensation and unemployment reporting
• Renew City & State licenses

• Manage accounting software (Sage 100 Contractor)
• Improve accounting workflows and reporting

• 3+ years of accounting experience in skilled trade union‑company
• Strong understanding of job costing and labor‑heavy service businesses
• Familiarity with union & prevailing wage projects

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Hands‑on and detail‑oriented (this is not a purely strategic role)
• Comfortable working in a blue‑collar, operations‑driven environment
• Someone looking for long‑term career, not a stepping‑stone role
• Salary Range: $90,000–$120,000
• Health insurance options (all premiums covered by employer)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Subjective bonus
• 401(k) or retirement plan options
• Stable company with consistent work and long‑term opportunity