Construction Controller

Reports to:

President Direct reports:

Assistant Controller

Full‑Time, Mon‑Fri

Minnetonka, MN

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions upon request.

• Own and execute a monthly close completed by the 9th business day; maintain and enforce a standardized close calendar, responsibilities, and quality checks.
• Produce accurate monthly financial statements and a management reporting package (P& L, balance sheet, cash flow) with clear variance explanations.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Continuously improve and streamline accounting processes to increase speed, accuracy, and clarity.

• Own construction accounting practices including WIP reporting, percent‑complete revenue recognition (as applicable), over/under billings, job cost integrity, and margin validation.
• Ensure job cost coding discipline, cost‑to‑complete accuracy, and timely identification of project financial risk.
• Oversee change order/extra work financial tracking (approved vs pending) and ensure forecast impacts are reflected in project reporting.
• Partner with Operations/Project Management to improve forecasting, buyout visibility, and proactive financial planning.

• Own cash positioning and working capital management, including a rolling cash forecast (e.g., 13‑week) updated on a consistent cadence.
• Oversee and improve AR/AP processes including collections, payment timing, and vendor/subcontractor payment accuracy.
• Oversee owner billing/pay applications, retainage tracking, and required documentation; ensure subcontractor pay applications, lien waivers, and compliance documents are properly managed.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP/accounting standards and construction‑specific requirements; maintain clean support for all financial balances.
• Lead year‑end close and coordinate audits/reviews and tax support as needed;
  Controller remains the internal owner of accuracy and readiness.
• Prepare financial reporting for banking/surety/insurance needs, including backlog/WIP support as required.

• Prepare, review, and execute client contract documents (including AIA agreements and exhibits) in coordination with the President and Operations.
• Own the contract administration workflow: intake, redlines/markup coordination, final execution, and distribution of fully executed agreements.
• Review contract terms for financial and risk impacts, including (at minimum) payment terms, retainage, billing/pay application requirements, allowances/contingency language, change order requirements, schedule/LD provisions, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution provisions.
• Ensure contract terms are aligned to internal controls (billing setup, WIP recognition approach, cash forecast assumptions, and project setup in the ERP).
• Maintain the contract repository and ensure all executed contracts, amendments, and key exhibits are complete, version‑controlled, and accessible to project teams.
• Partner with PM/Operations to ensure contract compliance throughout the project (pay app timing, notice requirements, change documentation, and closeout requirements).

• Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of accounting professionals; set expectations, coach performance, and build a high‑ownership culture.
• Provide financial guidance to other departments and support decision‑making with accurate, timely data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, with construction industry experience required (GC preferred).
• Proven ownership of a disciplined monthly close and reporting cadence; must consistently achieve monthly close completed by the 9th business day.
• Demonstrated expertise in construction accounting…