Construction Controller - WIP, POC & Dynamics ERP Lead

SC Executives; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

CPA continuing education support

Job summary

SC Executives is seeking a highly experienced Controller in California to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and project accounting for a growing construction organization. The successful candidate will lead the accounting team, ensure U.S.

GAAP compliance, and manage month-end and year-end closes with strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is a CPA with deep construction accounting expertise, WIP reporting, POC revenue recognition, and hands-on Microsoft Dynamics experience.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 8–10 years progressive accounting experience, construction preferred.
• 5+ years leading accounting teams.
• Strong WIP reporting and POC revenue recognition experience.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics ERP and GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, cash management, and related operations.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP.
• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close with clear calendars and controls.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Prepare documentation for annual audits.
• Oversee project accounting across multiple construction projects and entities.
• Review budgets, job costs, cost allocations, commitments, and profitability analyses.
• Ensure accurate change orders, retainage, subcontractor billings, accruals, and costs-to-complete.
• Partner with project management to monitor financial performance and risks.
• Manage WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Communicate margin erosion, forecast deviations, and loss contracts.
• Facilitate monthly project reviews and develop accounting personnel.

Skills

CPA license

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

Project accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

SC Executives is seeking a highly experienced Controller in California to oversee accounting, financial reporting, and project accounting for a growing construction organization. The successful candidate will lead the accounting team, ensure U.S.

GAAP compliance, and manage month-end and year-end closes with strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is a CPA with deep construction accounting expertise, WIP reporting, POC revenue recognition, and hands-on Microsoft Dynamics experience.