Pathway Talent Partners
Job Title: CFO/Controller
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Finance & Accounting
Overview
Pathway Talent Partners has been retained by a well-established, privately held specialty contracting firm based in Minneapolis.
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on CFO/Controller to lead and enhance financial operations, systems, and reporting capabilities. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is a vital partner in aligning financial strategy with business performance, driving collaboration across teams, and supporting ongoing growth initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced financial leader with a background in construction or specialty contracting-someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven organization and is eager to build scalable financial infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategic Insight
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Department: Finance & Accounting
Overview
Pathway Talent Partners has been retained by a well-established, privately held specialty contracting firm based in Minneapolis.
Position Summary
Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on CFO/Controller to lead and enhance financial operations, systems, and reporting capabilities. Reporting directly to the COO, this role is a vital partner in aligning financial strategy with business performance, driving collaboration across teams, and supporting ongoing growth initiatives.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced financial leader with a background in construction or specialty contracting-someone who thrives in a fast-paced, field-driven organization and is eager to build scalable financial infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategic Insight
- Collaborate with the COO to translate operational data into financial strategies.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to support cross-functional decision-making.
- Build and manage models for planning, risk analysis, and forecasting.
- Oversee full-cycle accounting: month-end close, reconciliations, and job cost allocations.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and deliver timely, accurate financial reports.
- Manage systems for Work in Progress (WIP) and project profitability reporting.
- Partner with project managers and estimators on budgeting, tracking, and variance analysis.
- Implement job costing tools and methodologies for greater financial transparency.
- Analyze margin trends to identify areas for operational efficiency.
- Maintain regulatory compliance and oversee audits, bonding, and insurance requirements.
- Strengthen internal financial controls and documentation processes.
- Liaise with auditors, brokers, and regulatory entities.
- Evaluate and improve current systems for scalability and automation.
- Lead or assist with system upgrades and integrations.
- Mentor and support a growing finance team.
- Act as a financial partner across departments including operations, estimating, HR, and compliance.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive experience, including 3+ years in a Controller-level role in construction or related industries.
- Strong expertise in job costing and project-based financial operations.
- Experience with platforms such as Sage 300 CRE, QuickBooks Enterprise, or Jonas.
- Skilled in Excel or BI tools; strong leadership and cross-functional communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
- Join a mission-driven organization with strong values and leadership.
- Make a direct impact on high-profile projects across commercial, industrial, and public sectors.
- Help shape the future of a stable, growth-oriented company.
- Competitive compensation, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.