Controller

Paul Davis Restoration of Greater MSP and the Northland • St. Paul, MN

269d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Join a Growing Industry Leader! Are you a strategic financial leader with deep experience in construction or restoration accounting? We're a well-established, rapidly growing insurance property restoration company based in the Minneapolis–St. Paul Metro area—serving residential and commercial clients across the region. With large annual revenues and an aggressive growth plan, we're looking for a Controller to lead our accounting operations and help shape the financial future of our company. At Paul Davis Restoration, we’re not just restoring properties — we’re restoring lives and creating opportunities. As an industry leader with over 100 team members, and a growing multi-location footprint, we’re seeking a bold, results-driven leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA a plus)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 3+ years in a senior or Controller-level role
• Background in construction, restoration, or project-based accounting
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, and GAAP
• Experience with accounting and restoration industry tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xactimate, DASH)
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy with a leadership mindset
• Clear communicator who collaborates well across departments

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions: A/R, A/P, GL, payroll, and job costing
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Analyze financial performance and project profitability; drive cost control strategies
• Own and optimize the job costing process and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
• Collaborate with operations to align financials with project execution
• Ensure internal controls, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance
• Lead and mentor a small, high-performing accounting team
• Implement process improvements and optimize financial systems

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees