We're looking for a Controller to lead our accounting operations and drive accurate, timely financial reporting across our construction business. You'll partner closely with leadership to support decision-making, ensure compliance, and strengthen financial processes in a fast-paced construction environment. This unique role is bridging controllership into a unified function supporting two legacy independent businesses that are combining into one and will report to the Business Unit President.
This isn't a behind-the-scenes accounting role. In construction, everything runs on relationships, collaboration, and shared purpose-so being in person matters. This is an in-house role based out of our Irvine office.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the Unit President by setting strategic priorities, driving cross-department results, ensuring accurate financial processes and reporting.
- Support and promote business initiatives and provide guidance and oversight on accounting and financial matters.
- Work collaboratively with all departments to analyze financial and accounting data.
- Ensure all financial statements and related reports are prepared in compliance with company policy and state and federal regulations.
- Complete monthly journal entries and closing of the general ledger and financial statements.
- Prepare Month End reports for management review and submittals.
- Manage the accounting department, including accounts payables, accounts receivables, collections, payroll, and local banking.
- Prepare Sales and Use tax returns.
- Manage the Job Start and Closing process.
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly contract billings; and maintain lien rights and coordinate conditional or unconditional waivers.
- Input and maintain Contract Management systems as it relates to change orders, T&M tickets, and contract price.
- Monitor/approve all journal entries affecting all general ledgers.
- Supervise timely preparation of tax filing.
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
- Oversee hiring, supervision, training, and performance management of team.
- Set and oversee team goals, plans of action, and track individual and team performance.
- Facilitate team meetings and engagement initiatives.
- Build cross-training and skill development initiatives to enhance team capabilities.
- Cascade effective and proficient communications to supervisors, co-workers, and direct reports.
- Monitor/approve all CDM journal entries affecting all general ledgers.
- Supervise timely preparation of tax filing.
- Coordinate the preparation of monthly financial statements and related reporting.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years of construction accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with job costing, budgeting, and forecasting
- Proven ability to lead a team and manage multiple priorities
- Advanced skills in Excel and ERP systems (Penta a plus)
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Bilingual (preferred, not required)
Work Environment:
- Office Environment - This position operates in a professional office environment and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets. No PPE is required.
- Travel Requirements - There is some travel required for this role; generally, no more than four times per year.
- General Sentiment on Office & Culture - Our industry is built on relationships, collaboration, and shared purpose - making in-person connection an important part of how we work. As such, this role is onsite at our Irvine Office. You'll have a dedicated office you can make your own, and daily collaboration with teammates who like you, support the business unit and field operations. You'll also receive 50 work-from-home days per year to use at your discretion. Our culture includes involvement in community service, team culture, and more.
The salary range for this position is $100,000-$150,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.
