Construction Controller: Public Works & Education Projects

Moalej Builders; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Vacations and Holidays

401(k) with 4% Company Match

Mileage reimbursement

Phone stipend

Job summary

Moalej Builders seeks a dynamic Construction Controller specializing in Public Works, Education and infrastructure projects to lead financial reporting, strong internal controls, and disciplined compliance across the company.

You will partner with operations and project teams to analyze performance, manage job costing, revenue recognition, cash flow, and close processes, while supporting audits, bonding, and lender reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 4+ years in a Controller role, with construction industry experience.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting: percentage-of-completion, job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in Sage 100 Contractor.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience with ERP migrations and new system implementations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with AIA billing procedures and lien laws.
• Experience with union payroll, certified payroll, and government/commercial contract billing.
• Knowledge of tax laws affecting construction (CA).

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of accounting department including AP, AR, payroll, GL, and job cost accounting.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee project set up and kickoff meetings.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance (COI, lien waivers, W9s).
• Manage billing: progress billing, change orders, pay apps, retention.
• Oversee collections and deposits.
• Analyze project performance with PMs to identify risks/opportunities.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and working capital.
• Support audits, tax prep, bonding, and lender reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies.
• Prepare WIP and job cost reports; recommend budget adjustments.
• Lead monthly/quarterly/annual closings.
• Drive process improvements and system optimization.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Payroll

AP/AR

Cash flow

Revenue recognition

Job costing

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

ERP migrations

Job description

Moalej Builders seeks a dynamic Construction Controller specializing in Public Works, Education and infrastructure projects to lead financial reporting, strong internal controls, and disciplined compliance across the company.

You will partner with operations and project teams to analyze performance, manage job costing, revenue recognition, cash flow, and close processes, while supporting audits, bonding, and lender reporting.