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The Controller ensures the company remains liquid, bondable, and financially disciplined.\n\nThis is a hands-on, high-accountability role in a company that values accuracy, ownership, and clear financial strategy.\n\nAbout Alltech\nAlltech Engineering Corp is a specialty contractor providing millwright services, equipment installation, rigging, and industrial maintenance to manufacturing and processing facilities. For over 50 years, the company has supported complex machinery installation, plant relocation, and maintenance projects using highly skilled tradespeople across a wide range of industrial sectors.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nFinancial Reporting & Close Management\nOwn the monthly close process, financial statements, and reporting calendar\nEnsure accurate preparation and presentation of:\nIncome statement\nBalance sheet\nWork-in-Process (WIP schedule)\nEnforce accounting policies and internal controls\nEnsure consistency with GAAP\nProvide leadership and direction to the accounting, AR, and AP staff\nManage relationships with CPA firm, lenders, and surety partners\nPrepare annual audit workpapers\nContract Accounting & Revenue Recognition\nOversee percent complete calculations (percentage of completion)\nEnsure proper recognition of earned revenue (WIP revenue)\nReview and approve contract asset and contract liability balances (under/over billings)\nEnsure accurate reconciliation between job costs, earned revenue, billings and contract balances\nReview and challenge project manager forecasts for reasonableness and consistency\nEvaluate cost-to-complete estimates and identify margin fade or gain\n\nCash Flow & Working Capital Management\nMaintain visibility into:\nOperating cash balances\nNear-term cash obligations\nMonitor:\nAccounts receivable aging\nRetainage receivable\nAccounts payable obligations\nCoordinate billing and collections timing with cash needs\nIdentify liquidity risks early and propose mitigation strategies\n\nOwnership / Principal Reporting\nThe Controller acts as the single point of financial communication between the accounting function and Ownership. This includes daily check-ins on urgent issues or unexpected events, as well as more structured weekly and monthly financial reporting and strategic discussion.\n\nWhat Success In This Role Looks Like\nTimely, accurate monthly closes\nTrusted WIP and contract asset / liability balances\nPredictable cash flow with no financial surprises\nStrong credibility with CPA, banks, and sureties\nWell-managed accounting workflow supporting accurate billing, invoicing, AR, AP, and job costing.\nQualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required)\nMaster’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA (preferred, not required)\nProfessional Certifications (one or more preferred)\nCPA (strongly preferred)\nCMA or CCIFP (preferred)\n\nExperience\n7–12+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience\n3–5+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership role\nExperience working with:\nExternal CPA firms (audit/review/tax)\nBanks and lenders\nExperience managing an accounting team\nDirect experience with construction and long-term project accounting (required)\n\nSystems & Technology\nHands-on experience with Sage 300 CRE\nAdvanced Excel skills (financial modeling, reconciliations, pivot tables)\nExperience with Microsoft Access (preferred)\nExperience implementing or improving accounting systems and workflows\n\nFinancial Management Skills\nCash flow and working capital management experience\nFamiliarity with:\nLines of credit\nCovenant monitoring (formal or informal)\nCapital expenditure evaluation\n\nLeadership & Communication\nProven ability to lead and develop accounting staff\nProficient in communicating financial concepts to non-financial leaders\nHigh level of professional judgment and discretion\nComfortable operating with autonomy and accountability\n\nPersonal Attributes\nHigh integrity and reliability\nDetail-oriented with a strong sense of materiality\nCalm under pressure; no surprises mindset\nComfortable pushing back when assumptions are weak\nAbility and inclination to maintain confidentiality\nPragmatic, solutions-oriented approach\nUncompromising discretion and judgment in handling sensitive financial information\n\nAlltech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified minorities, women, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.\nXJ6","company":"Alltech Engineering","rawCompany":"alltech engineering","city":"Minneapolis","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T19:19:39.416Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Construction Controller","description":"About the Role\nServes as the primary financial advisor to Ownership, responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and interpretation of the company’s financials. The Controller oversees construction contract accounting, including WIP reporting, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and job cost financial management within Sage 300 CRE, while managing the Accounting Group workflow.\nIdentifies risk, challenges assumptions, and provides financial insight to support decision-making. The Controller ensures the company remains liquid, bondable, and financially disciplined.\n\nThis is a hands-on, high-accountability role in a company that values accuracy, ownership, and clear financial strategy.\n\nAbout Alltech\nAlltech Engineering Corp is a specialty contractor providing millwright services, equipment installation, rigging, and industrial maintenance to manufacturing and processing facilities. 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