Construction Controller

Recruiting Resources, Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing project-based organization in California is looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller to facilitate monthly close processes and ensure accurate job costing and work in progress reporting. The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of accounting experience, particularly in construction environments, and strong Excel skills. This role involves managing financial reporting, supporting internal controls, and collaborating with project teams to maintain accurate cost evaluations.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
• Experience supporting month-end close, job costing, and WIP reporting.
• Strong Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support and drive the monthly close, including reconciliations and schedules.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and maintain clean balance sheet support.
• Maintain job cost and WIP schedules for accurate revenue and margin reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Procore

Job description

A growing, project-based organization is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller–level professional to support a clean, on-time monthly close and reliable job costing and WIP reporting. This is a working role for someone who enjoys being in the details, owning deliverables, and partnering closely with operations.

What You’ll Do

Close & Reporting

• Support and drive the monthly close, including reconciliations and schedules
• Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and maintain clean balance sheet support
• Assist with management reporting and variance analysis

Job Costing & WIP

• Maintain job cost and WIP schedules to support accurate revenue and margin reporting
• Partner with project teams to validate percent complete, cost-to-complete, and change orders
• Investigate and resolve WIP variances
• Maintain labor rates and burden allocations used in project costing

AR, AP & Cash

• Monitor AR aging and support billing accuracy and collections follow-up
• Ensure timely, accurate AP processing with proper cutoffs
• Assist with cash tracking and clearing controls

Controls & Team Support

• Support internal controls, audits, and external reporting needs
• Provide day-to-day support to accounting and payroll processes
• Help maintain consistent processes, deadlines, and close discipline

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 4–7 years of accounting experience, ideally in construction or project-based environments
• Experience supporting month-end close, job costing, and WIP
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• Experience with Sage, Procore, or similar construction systems