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Assistant Controller
Posted: 06/16/2026
Employment Type:
Permanent
Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 29568
Pay Rate: $90,000 - $120,000 Annually
Work Setting: Onsite
Job Description
Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Apple Valley, MN
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000
Industry: Construction
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About the Role
Our staffing firm is partnering with a growing construction company in the Apple Valley area to identify an experienced Financial Controller.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who can bring both strong day-to-day accounting expertise and forward-thinking financial insight. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing core accounting operations, leading a small team, and helping the business improve processes, strengthen forecasting, and navigate financial challenges with confidence and professionalism.
Job Description
The Financial Controller will oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations while managing a team of 2–3 employees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting payroll processes, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Benefits
This position offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
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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Location: Apple Valley, MN
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000
Industry: Construction
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About the Role
Our staffing firm is partnering with a growing construction company in the Apple Valley area to identify an experienced Financial Controller.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a finance professional who can bring both strong day-to-day accounting expertise and forward-thinking financial insight. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing core accounting operations, leading a small team, and helping the business improve processes, strengthen forecasting, and navigate financial challenges with confidence and professionalism.
Job Description
The Financial Controller will oversee the company’s accounting and financial operations while managing a team of 2–3 employees. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting payroll processes, and providing strategic financial guidance to leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, accounts payable, and financial reporting
- Manage payables and help ensure timely, accurate processing
- Lead and support a small accounting team, providing direction, accountability, and coaching
- Develop projections, financial insights, and reporting that support better business decisions
- Apply cost accounting principles to better understand profitability, project performance, and operational trends
- Help address cash flow and collections challenges, including situations where insurance payments are issued to homeowners before restoration funds are collected
- Partner with leadership to improve processes, strengthen financial visibility, and support business planning
- Respond confidently to questions or pushback from internal stakeholders while maintaining financial integrity and accountability
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Prior experience managing or supervising a team
- Strong background in financial reporting, general accounting, accounts payable, and month-end close
- Experience with cost accounting and WIP is highly preferred
- Ability to identify process improvements and think strategically beyond daily transactional work
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- Experience in construction, home services, contracting, or other project-based service environments
- Experience working in a small to mid-sized business environment
Benefits
This position offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and work-life balance, including a 401(k) retirement savings plan, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
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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