Construction District Controller: Financial Strategy & Leadership

null; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PCL Construction seeks a Controller for the California Buildings district (Glendale/Irvine) to lead financial accounting and district administration. You will mentor accounting staff, oversee cash management, and guide risk-related decisions in collaboration with Finance and Commercial Risk leaders.

You will drive planning, monitor project finances, and oversee insurance and contract risk while providing proactive financial analysis to support district performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience in managing an Accounting department.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting.
• Advanced knowledge of bid and contract securities, insurance, risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting.
• Intermediate ability to draft, review, and negotiate contract language; intermediate risk evaluation, negotiation, and strategic thinking.
• Proactive, self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports including accounting staff and payroll.
• Partner with the Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk and operations to align district strategy with financial and strategic priorities.
• Provide financial and commercial risk training to the District.
• Lead yearly planning process and drive ownership for achieving results in collaboration with the Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk.
• Monitor project and district receivables and cash position.
• Develop mitigation strategies with operations for risks and cost deviations.
• Assist in developing an overall risk profile for the District and strategies for financing and risk management.
• Oversee the preparation of insurance, subcontract default insurance, and/or legal claims.
• Interpret, negotiate, and approve deviations from supplier, subcontractor, and consultant forms.
• Partner on owner contracts and subcontracts guidance; support pursuits and project teams to identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate insurance, bonding, and other performance securities to satisfy contract and corporate requirements.
• Assist in managing financial and business-related issues in partnership with the Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk.
• Analyze district financial results (profits, trends, costs) and ensure compliance with project and administrative budgets.
• Provide proactive analysis and input on project performance.
• Evaluate potential joint venture partner financial capability.
• Verify owner funding sources and collaborate with operations to mitigate financial risks.
• Oversee owner audits, claims, and other project-related financial issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

PCL Construction seeks a Controller for the California Buildings district (Glendale/Irvine) to lead financial accounting and district administration. You will mentor accounting staff, oversee cash management, and guide risk-related decisions in collaboration with Finance and Commercial Risk leaders.

You will drive planning, monitor project finances, and oversee insurance and contract risk while providing proactive financial analysis to support district performance.