Controller- Commercial Construction

TGG Accounting

$140K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of accounting experience in commercial construction
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Demonstrated team leadership experience
  • Proficiency in WIP reporting and job costing
  • Familiarity with financial software including Sage 100 and GCPay

Responsibilities

  • Oversee payroll operations and reporting processes
  • Manage accounts payable, including vendor setup and credit card processes
  • Handle accounts receivable tasks: invoicing and follow-up
  • Conduct banking activities, including reconciliations and cash management
  • Lead the financial closing process and collaborate with outside CPA
  • Administer insurance renewals and audits
  • Supervise a small accounting team focusing on accuracy

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee and family
  • 401(k) plan participation
  • Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Company laptop provided
  • Life insurance included
  • Other unspecified benefits
Full Job Description
Controller - Commercial Construction | San Jose, CA (Santa Teresa)

San Jose, CA (Santa Teresa area) | Full-Time, On-Site, M-F 6:30am -3:30pm

$140,000-$170,000/year DOE + potential bonus

100% employer-paid medical & dental for you AND your entire family

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes real pride in accuracy - you'll oversee a small accounting team while staying close to the day-to-day details of payroll, AP/AR, financials, and insurance.

What you'll own:
  • Payroll - timecards, processing, workers' comp, 401(k), quarterly/year-end reporting, new hire & new-year setup (via Centrally HR/CBIZ)
  • Accounts Payable - checks, lien releases, 1099s, vendor setup, credit card management (via GCPay)
  • Accounts Receivable - billing, invoice tracking & follow-up, deposits, monthly close, reporting
  • Banking & cash flow - reconciliations and cash management
  • Financials - year-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, backlog analysis, journal entries, working with our outside CPA firm
  • Insurance - renewals, COIs, audits, workers' comp, general liability, and compliance
  • Team leadership - overseeing a small, accuracy-focused accounting staff (3 direct reports)
  • Systems: Sage 100, GCPay, Centrally HR (CBIZ), Microsoft Office


What you'll need:
  • 5+ years of dedicated accounting experience in commercial construction (not residential)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Prior experience leading a team
  • Strong grasp of WIP reporting, job costing, and backlog analysis

Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical & dental (employee + family), 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, company laptop, life insurance, and more.

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