Project Accountant / Controller-level

Company Description

CC Steel is a Fargo-based general contractor specializing in commercial, industrial, and public infrastructure projects. We’re known for our quality craftsmanship, integrity, and team-focused culture—building great projects and strong careers across the region.

Role Description

This is a full-time, remote-based position, for a Project Accountant with Controller-level responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

Core Accounting Operations:

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP

• Lead the monthly closeout process and prepare timely, accurate financial statements

• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies

• Support the CFO with financial reporting and provide accurate, reliable data for decision-making

• Take a hands-on role in enhancing financial systems, ensuring compliance, and developing the finance function to better support company operations

• Contribute to work-in-progress (WIP) reporting with cost and revenue inputs for monthly financial cycles

• Serve as a cross-functional liaison between accounting, project management, and field operations

Payroll and HR Coordination:

• Work closely with any third party administrators for Payroll and HR to ensure payroll-related entries, benefit deductions, and tax payments are accurately recorded

• Support audits and reconciliations that connect payroll data to general ledger accounts

• Partner with HR to improve efficiency and accuracy in employee-related financial processes

• Manage benefit plan administration and compliance, including financial coordination with the Third-Party Administrator and benefit vendors

• Support HR in implementing benefit plan changes and annual renewals, ensuring correct financial setup and reporting

• Provide financial oversight and analysis of benefit costs to assist in companywide planning and budgeting

Team Leadership and Development:

· Develop a finance and administrative function that supports operations by providing project managers, superintendents, and field teams with timely, accurate information

· Collaborate with the CFO to align team structure and resources with company growth and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in construction project accounting, billing, or construction finance
• Associate’s degree in accounting; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of job costing and tracking in a construction setting
• Familiarity with construction contracts, billing methods, and progress payments
• Experience with ERP or construction accounting software (e.g., Job Tread, Adaptive, Foundation or Sage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a solution-oriented mindset.