Construction Controller

White's Steel, Inc.; Thermal (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

White's Steel, Inc. in California seeks a Construction Controller to lead our financial accounting operations as the current controller retires.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, PoC revenue recognition, and compliance across active jobs, partnering with executives and project management. The role requires 5+ years in accounting with 3+ years in a senior or controller capacity in construction, PoC expertise, Sage 300 CRE/Timberline proficiency, and a BA/BS in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with 3+ years in a senior or Controller role within construction.
• Deep knowledge of Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting and WIP schedules.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 CRE / Timberline and advanced Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, lien laws, retainage, and construction tax/audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting & WIP: Manage AP/AR, payroll, billings, retainage, GL reconciliations, and monthly close.
• PoC: Maintain accurate WIP schedules, cost-to-complete estimates, and manage over/under billing.
• Systems: Oversee financial operations in Sage 300 CRE / Timberline and integrations with job-costing/payroll tools.
• Cash & Compliance: Forecast cash flow, manage bank/bonding relationships, track lien waivers, ensure subcontractor compliance.
• Leadership & Audit: Supervise accounting staff, maintain internal controls, coordinate year-end tax/audit filings with CPAs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

PoC accounting

GAAP

Excel

Job costing

Tools

Sage 300 CRE / Timberline

Job description

White's Steel, Inc. is an established and growing construction firm specializing in structural steel. We take pride in our high standards of craftsmanship, fiscal integrity, and operational excellence.

As our long-standing Financial Controller approaches a well-earned retirement, we are seeking an experiencedConstruction Controllerto step in and lead our financial accounting operations.

Position Overview

The Construction Controller will oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, financial reporting, risk management, and compliance across all active jobs. You will partner closely with executive leadership and project management to track job costs, optimize cash flow, manage surety and bonding relationships, and ensure accurate revenue recognition through Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Accounting & WIP: Manage AP/AR, payroll, AlA progress billings, retainage, GL reconciliations, and monthly closing.
• Percentage of Completion (PoC): Maintain accurate WIP schedules, analyze cost-to-complete estimates, and manage over/under billing.
• Systems: Oversee financial operations in Sage 300 CRE / Timberline and manage integrations with job-costing and payroll tools.
• Cash & Compliance: Forecast cash flow, manage bank/bonding relationships, track lien waivers, and ensure subcontractor compliance. Bank reconciliations.
• Leadership & Audit: Supervise accounting staff, maintain internal controls, and coordinate year-end tax/audit filings with external CPAs.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience, with 3+ years in a senior or Controller role within the construction industry.
• Methodology: Deep knowledge of Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting: job costing; and WIP schedules.
• Software: High proficiency in Sage / Timberline and advanced Excel skills.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related business field required.
• Core Skills: Strong grasp of GAAP, lien laws, retainage, certified payroll, and construction tax/audit standards.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.