Construction Finance Leader & Controller (Payroll & HR)

Able Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, and public/

Job summary

Able Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in San Diego seeks a hands-on Director of Finance & Accounting (Construction Controller) to lead our accounting, HR administration, payroll, union reporting, and labor compliance.

This role blends construction accounting leadership with strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business analytics, partnering with executives to drive profitability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• CPA or advanced financial credentials with accounting degree.
• Construction firm experience with $20M–$75M revenue.
• Experience with federal and CA public works contracts.
• 7–10 years progressive accounting & financial management.
• Experience overseeing payroll, union reporting & labor compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting & cash flow.
• Construction accounting: job costing, WIP, revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop accounting and administrative personnel.
• Oversee all accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Oversee payroll, union reporting and labor compliance.
• Collaborate with operations on financial performance.
• Maintain banking relations for bonding and surety.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Integrity

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Advanced financial management credentials

Job description

Able Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in San Diego seeks a hands-on Director of Finance & Accounting (Construction Controller) to lead our accounting, HR administration, payroll, union reporting, and labor compliance.

This role blends construction accounting leadership with strategic financial planning, forecasting, and business analytics, partnering with executives to drive profitability and operational excellence.