Job Description
Job Title:  Assistant Controller
Job Location (Short):  Clearwater, MN
Workplace Type:  Office
Employment Type:  Salaried

Discover a more connected career

Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Then you may have found your next career move. We’re looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team and help connect America.  We are hiring a strategic and operationally focused Assistant Controller, with a clear path to Controller within 2-5 years, to assist in leading all financial transactions and reporting for a subsidiary of a publicly traded company. This role is a critical part of our leadership succession plan and includes identifying, implementing, and maintaining best practices for all accounting and finance activities, ensuring a seamless transition of the Controller function. 

Connecting you to great benefits

  • Weekly Paychecks
  • Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, and Holidays
  • Insurance (including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • 401(k) w/ Company Match
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Legal Insurance
  • Discounts on gym memberships,  pet insurance, and much more!

What you’ll do

Core Responsibilities

  • Succession Planning & Knowledge Transfer: Actively engage in the transition of Controller duties over a several year period, including taking a leading role on special projects, documentation of key control processes, and strategic financial initiatives as directed by the current Controller.
  • Financial Reporting & Close: Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close and upstream reporting of subsidiary results to the public company parent.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Execute monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes (covering Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash, and CapEx).
  • Cash Management & Revenue Cycle: Oversee Billing and Accounts Receivables, including accurate and timely cash collection and application. Manage work production documentation for recording revenue and subcontractor costs.
  • Procurement & Payables: Direct Accounts Payable activities, including 1099s, W-9 verification, diversity reporting, and unclaimed property returns.
  • Tax & Fixed Assets: Verify and/or prepare various tax filings, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax Returns. Manage capital requisition and fixed asset tracking.
    Job Costing: Create and maintain accurate job cost reporting.

 

Leadership & People Management

  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and support accounting and finance personnel.
  • Field Support: Provide management, mentoring, and support to personnel in field offices responsible for transaction input and related operational activities.

 

Compliance, Control & Audit

  • Controls: Support and enforce SOX compliance and Internal Controls.
  • Audit Management: Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal audits, as well as miscellaneous audits from various government agencies.
  • HR Compliance Support: Assist with areas like wage and hour regulations and I-9 verification.
  • Payroll: Work with corporate on multi-state payroll processing

 

Strategic & Operational Partnership

  • Business Partner: Function as a value-added business partner to the President and/or as requested by the Corporate Office, covering all areas as needed.
  • Operational Partnership & Field Engagement: Serve as the direct financial partner for Operations, requiring frequent interaction and collaboration with Construction Foremen, Project Managers (PMs), and field leadership to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and project-level financial controls.
  • Process Improvement: Act as a change agent in both financial and operational areas.
  • Operational Oversight: Provide process and project management partnership, support, and oversight for select operational areas.

What you’ll need

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
  • CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion at the Assistant Controller or Director of Finance level
  • Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for operational leaders and non-financial personnel, with a demonstrated history of supporting field-based operations (e.g., construction, services, or manufacturing).
  • Construction industry experience strongly preferred, with an understanding of project-based accounting and job costing methodologies
  • Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

 

Additional Qualifications

  • SAP S4/HANA experience strongly preferred
  • Advance Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel and related MS Office products
  • Organized, detail oriented and able to work independently
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to handle crisis situations effectively
  • Team player, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to interact with a variety of people and work with all levels within the organization in a professional manner

The wage range for Assistant Controller is $120,000.00  - $140,000.00.

 

Why work with us
Your career here is more than just a job — it's your pathway to opportunity. Our hands-on training, supportive environment, and responsive leadership connect you to work with purpose. Our commitment to you extends beyond professional development to a safety-first culture that ensures you can do what you do best, with peace of mind.

 

Building stronger solutions together 
Our company is an equal-opportunity employer — we are committed to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and feel connected.   
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Req Id:  9002