Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Davids Hydro Vac is an established and growing organization serving the Minnesota market with a strong reputation in the hydrovac and excavation industry. The company employs approximately 130 team members and is proud to have a union-strong workforce represented by the Local 49 Operating Engineers Union and Local 563 Laborers Union.

Built on a commitment to safety, reliability, quality service, and taking care of its people, Davids Hydro Vac has developed a strong foundation for continued growth. As the organization enters its next phase, leadership is investing in the financial infrastructure, reporting, systems, and processes needed to support a more scalable and sophisticated business.

Position Overview

The Controller will serve as the primary in-house finance and accounting leader for Davids Hydro Vac, with responsibility spanning accounting, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

This is a hands-on role that blends traditional controllership responsibilities with operational finance and FP&A. The Controller will personally own key day-to-day activities while also helping the organization develop stronger reporting, processes, controls, and financial insights as the business continues to grow.

A significant initial focus will be learning and taking ownership of the company’s large, complex weekly payroll process. As the individual becomes established in the role, responsibilities will expand across month-end close, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting, KPI development, and broader financial decision support.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process, general ledger, and preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Partner with team members supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable to ensure accuracy, appropriate controls, and segregation of duties.
• Coordinate year-end reporting, and other financial requirements with the company’s external CPA.

Payroll

• Take direct ownership of the company’s large and complex weekly payroll process for approximately 130 employees.
• Manage payroll within a multiple union environment, including the unique requirements, deductions, and processes associated with union employees.
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately, completely, and on time while maintaining strong documentation and controls.
• Utilize ADP Workforce Now for Construction and related systems to manage payroll activities and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Build an annual budgeting process and establish more consistent forecasting and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Develop meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting that provide leadership with greater visibility into business performance.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and variances and translate the information into clear, actionable insights for leadership.

Controls, Systems & Process Improvement

• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, documentation, and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline or automate manual processes and improve the accuracy and accessibility of financial information.
• Serve as a key resource for financial systems, including Quick Books and ADP Workforce Now for Constuction, and help develop processes that can scale with the organization.

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to company leadership and provide thoughtful financial guidance as the business continues to grow.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and help leaders understand how operational decisions impact financial performance.
• Bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to move comfortably between detailed accounting work and higher-level financial analysis.

Qualifications

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