Outsourced Controller - Construction Industry

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Full Time Hybrid-St Paul, Saint Paul, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $98,000.00 To $ Annually

At Redpath, you'll be valued for who you are and supported in where you're going. We've created a culture rooted in trust, teamwork, and genuine relationships, where caring is at the core of how we treat each other and our clients. You'll do meaningful work here with people who bring a positive, solution-focused mindset to every challenge. Our team is proactive in all we do, taking initiative, clearing roadblocks, and staying ahead for our clients and each other.

Here, your voice matters, your growth is a priority, and your work drives real impact. We're driven to improve, grow, and deliver excellence together, personally and professionally. This isn't just a job. It's a place to build a career and a community.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Outsourced Controller to support our construction clients. Our Outsourced Controllers typically work directly with a number of clients during a month to support their financial reporting, system, and operational initiatives.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to $150K
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• Hands-on, high-impact role supporting active construction operations
• Supportive team environment within the Redpath company of CPAs
• Direct collaboration with client owners and project managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of client construction accounting and financial reporting, including WIP schedules, job cost accounting, and percentage-of-completion reporting
• Manage client project-level budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, ensuring alignment with operational and financial targets
• Monitor job cost performance, identify variances, and partner with client project managers to address risks and improve profitability
• Support client leadership with financial analysis, dashboards, and ad hoc reporting to inform strategic decision-making
• Ensure client financial records are maintained with a high level of accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
• Complete monthly close ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures to support client company scalability and risk management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with significant exposure to construction
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and construction financial controls
• Experience partnering with client-facing operations and project teams in a fast-paced, consulting environment
• High level of attention to detail, ownership, and professionalism
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and proactively solve problems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

About Redpath and Company:

• Caring
  - We show genuine care for our clients and colleagues through meaningful relationships, collaboration, and a constant commitment to adding value in everything we do.
• Proactive
  - We take initiative, resolve potential obstacles, and are intentional with solutions provided to stay ahead of challenges and opportunities for our clients.
• Positive
  - We cultivate a solution-oriented culture that embraces change, encourages collaboration, and thrives in the face of challenges.
• Driven
  - We maintain an unwavering focus on excellence, consistently improving and delivering beyond expectations across all our projects.

Redpath and…