Construction Controller

Renowned Recruitment Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renowned Recruitment Group partners with a growing organization to identify an experienced Construction Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations in California. This hands-on, strategic role reports to the President and offers significant visibility within the company.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation, GAAP expertise, and proven leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with previous Controller, Assistant Controller or comparable accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ownership of the month-end and year-end close process.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial executives and operational leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with hands-on accounting work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and general accounting activities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital and provide leadership with forward-looking financial insight.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and explain variances to senior leadership.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and profitability.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management reporting to support business decisions.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors.
• Manage banking relationships and assist with insurance, tax and other external financial relationships as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• Support system implementations and technology improvements as the organization grows.
• Recruit, develop and mentor accounting team members.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives alongside executive leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Construction Controller
Reports to:President

Location: California
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Approximately $160,000 base, depending on experience

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established, growing organization to identify an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.

This is a highly visible position for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on. The Controller will oversee the day-to-day accounting function while partnering with senior leadership on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, operational performance and continued process improvement.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and will have the ability to dig into the details while still understanding the larger financial picture of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and general accounting activities
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Monitor cash flow and working capital and provide leadership with forward-looking financial insight
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and explain variances to senior leadership
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and profitability
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management reporting to support business decisions
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors
• Manage banking relationships and assist with insurance, tax and other external financial relationships as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability
• Support system implementations and technology improvements as the organization grows
• Recruit, develop and mentor accounting team members
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives alongside executive leadership

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation along with the business judgment and communication skills necessary to operate as a trusted partner to leadership.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Progressive accounting experience with previous Controller, Assistant Controller or comparable accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Demonstrated ownership of the month-end and year-end close process
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting best practices
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial executives and operational leaders
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with hands-on accounting work

CPA or public accounting experience is a plus but not necessarily required, depending on the candidate's overall experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join an established organization where the Controller can have a meaningful impact on both the accounting function and the broader business.

The position offers significant visibility with senior leadership, ownership of the accounting organization and the opportunity to help improve processes and infrastructure as the company continues to evolve.

Compensation: Approximately $160K base, depending upon experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.