Controller

Robert Half • Maple Grove, MN • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support project-driven business performance in the north metro area. This role combines hands-on accounting leadership with close partnership across project management to strengthen forecasting, billing accuracy, cash visibility, and overall financial control. The ideal candidate brings strong construction or job-cost accounting knowledge, sound judgment, WIP, percentage of completion, and the flexibility to support multiple accounting functions when needed. Salary up to $150K plus a potential of up to15% bonus. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690.

Responsibilities:

Partner with project managers to maintain accurate financial projections, establish new jobs, review estimate details, process contract changes, and oversee customer billing activities.

Track work in progress and backlog trends to provide timely insight into project status and financial performance.

Lead the accounting team, set priorities, and ensure daily operations are completed accurately and on schedule.

Serve as a backup resource across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and service billing to maintain continuity within the department.

Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and develop weekly cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and liquidity management.

Oversee collections activity by reviewing aging reports and issuing regular follow-up lists for overdue customer invoices.

Record daily cash receipts and maintain accurate posting of incoming payments.

Manage weekly disbursement planning, including accounts payable check runs and payment coordination for subcontractors based on approved timing.

Review accounts payable invoices for coding accuracy, verify job and phase allocation with project teams, and monitor overhead-related expenses.

Process recurring payments and administrative financial obligations, including credit cards, insurance, fleet-related costs, rent, and annual general liability and workers' compensation insurance reviews.

Requirements - Experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role, preferably in a project-based or construction-related environment.

Strong knowledge of work in progress reporting, backlog analysis, and percentage-of-completion accounting principles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze financial data and create useful reporting tools.

Hands-on experience with Spectrum or comparable accounting software used for job costing and financial management.

Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and cash flow forecasting.

Ability to review billing, collections, and project-related financial activity with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Effective leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate closely with project managers and accounting staff.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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