Construction Controller: PoC/WIP, GAAP & Compliance

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. 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