Construction Controller: Lead Profit, GAAP & Cash Flow

Energy Jobline ZR; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead all financial operations for a growing construction company in California. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic leadership, focusing on job cost accuracy, cash flow forecasting, and building a high-performance accounting team.

You will work closely with project managers and executive leadership to protect margins, drive profitability, and implement best practices in financial reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years accounting experience with significant construction industry background.
• Proven expertise in job cost accounting and WIP reporting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience managing full accounting cycle (GL, AP, AR, payroll).
• ERP implementation or process-improvement background with construction ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close with accurate, audit-ready financials.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, WIP schedules, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Provide clear financial insight to ownership on project performance and risks.
• Maintain strong internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and GL.

Skills

Job cost accounting

WIP reporting

GAAP

ERP systems

Leadership

Excel

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Construction ERP

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead all financial operations for a growing construction company in California. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic leadership, focusing on job cost accuracy, cash flow forecasting, and building a high-performance accounting team.

You will work closely with project managers and executive leadership to protect margins, drive profitability, and implement best practices in financial reporting and controls.