Construction Controller — Finance Leader, WIP & Backlog

RIMEPRO INC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO and paid holidays

Company laptop

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC, a growing commercial general contractor in the South Bay, seeks a Controller to lead all accounting and finance functions and manage a small team. You will report to the CFO and drive payroll, AR/AP, cash flow, and year-end close while coordinating with the CPA firm on taxes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, deep WIP and backlog analysis experience, and strong Excel skills. CA driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or MBA a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting in the construction industry.
• Strong WIP reporting, job costing, backlog analysis experience.
• Experience leading an accounting team.
• Knowledge of legal/risk/insurance and banking is desirable.
• Sage 100 Contractor and GCPay experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; strong communication.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Highly organized, independent, deadline-driven.
• Valid California driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Payroll oversight including timecards, payroll processing, and related reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, vendor setup, and payments.
• Manage accounts receivable, billing, and monthly close/reporting.
• Daily/monthly banking reconciliations and cash flow management.
• Own year-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, backlog analysis; coordinate tax filings.
• Oversee insurance renewals, COIs, workers' comp, GL, and compliance for subs.

Skills

Team leadership

Excel

Communication

Discretion

Organization

Driver’s license

Legal/risk awareness

Banking & treasury

People mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

GCPay

Job description

RIMEPRO INC, a growing commercial general contractor in the South Bay, seeks a Controller to lead all accounting and finance functions and manage a small team. You will report to the CFO and drive payroll, AR/AP, cash flow, and year-end close while coordinating with the CPA firm on taxes.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction accounting, deep WIP and backlog analysis experience, and strong Excel skills. CA driver’s license required.