Job Description
Title : CFO/ Controller
Location : Grand Rapids, MN
Job Type : Permanent/ Direct Hire
Compensation : $100,000-$120,000 Annually
Industry: Power Line Construction
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About the Role This CFO / Controller role is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing the full financial function of a growing construction business. Working closely with executive leadership, this individual will play a critical role in financial strategy, project performance analysis, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations. This opportunity is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in an operational environment and enjoys being deeply involved in the business.
Job Description The CFO / Controller will serve as a key financial leader within a growing, project-based construction organization, providing both strategic insight and hands-on oversight of daily accounting operations. Working closely with executive leadership, this role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, supporting decision-making, and strengthening operational performance. The position requires deep involvement in job costing, work-in-progress reporting, cash flow management, and financial analysis, while also leading accounting teams and continuously improving financial systems and internal controls.
Key responsibilities include: - Partner directly with the President and Vice President to support financial strategy and day-to-day operations
- Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, payroll, taxes, and financial reporting
- Manage job costing, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and variance analysis
- Monitor project budgets and analyze actual costs versus estimates to support margin management
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts aligned with project timelines and backlog
- Provide financial analysis related to backlog, margins, and overall project performance
- Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Accounting staff
- Implement and improve internal controls, financial processes, and system efficiencies
- Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and operations
Qualifications Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong working knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, and revenue recognition
- Extensive experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management
- Proven ability to analyze and interpret financial data and communicate insights clearly
- Hands-on leadership style with strong attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in the construction or project-based industry
- ERP system experience; familiarity with Sage 300 or similar platforms is a plus
- Demonstrated success implementing or improving internal financial controls
- Experience supporting senior leadership in a growing or evolving organization
Benefits This position offers a competitive compensation package that includes competitive wages, a 401(k) retirement plan, and full health benefits, providing employees with financial stability, long-term savings opportunities, and comprehensive medical coverage to support overall well-being.
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Equal Opportunity Statement As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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