Construction Finance Controller & Compliance Lead

Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc.; Lake Elsinore (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations for a busy general contractor with multiple projects.

You will work closely with the CFO to ensure GAAP compliance, manage A/R, A/P, payroll, job costing, WIP, and billing cycles while driving financial visibility and strategic planning. You will supervise a high‑performing team, oversee public works compliance including prevailing wage and certified payroll, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role within construction.
• Deep understanding of construction accounting: job costing, progress billing, WIP, prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public works compliance.
• Familiarity with lien releases and stop notices.
• Hands-on experience with construction accounting software (Accubuild, Sage Intacct, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Procore).
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CFO to manage financial operations, contractual obligations, public works compliance, and strategic planning.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and project financial close-out processes.
• Track and manage project budgets, change orders, billing cycles, and project-related financial documentation.
• Oversee work-in-progress billing, subcontractor invoicing, lien releases, and stop notices; ensure accurate billing and payments.
• Supervise and mentor accounting team members, fostering accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Review and interpret project specs for contractual and compliance requirements, including labor rates, billing terms, and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, third-party labor compliance agencies, auditors, banks, and CPA firms.
• Implement and improve accounting processes and platforms in coordination with CFO (e.g., Accubuild, Procore).
• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.

Skills

Job costing

Progress billing

Prevailing wage

Certified payroll

Lien releases

Leadership

GAAP

Financial analysis

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accubuild

Sage Intacct

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Procore

Job description

Tovey/Shultz Construction, Inc. is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations for a busy general contractor with multiple projects.

You will work closely with the CFO to ensure GAAP compliance, manage A/R, A/P, payroll, job costing, WIP, and billing cycles while driving financial visibility and strategic planning. You will supervise a high‑performing team, oversee public works compliance including prevailing wage and certified payroll, and coordinate with