Controller

RIMEPRO INC; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Direct exposure to ownership

Opportunity to build accounting dept.

Long-term advancement

Job summary

RIMEPRO INC in Fullerton, CA is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the transition of its accounting operations from outsourced to a fully in-house function. This hands-on leadership role oversees company financials, construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, forecasting, and project profitability.

You will build the accounting team, implement scalable processes, and work closely with ownership, leadership, and project managers to support growth and improve reporting and controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a construction environment.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior construction accounting professional.
• Hands-on controller with strong knowledge of WIP, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully functioning internal accounting department.
• Build, hire, train, and develop the accounting team as the company grows.
• Establish accounting procedures, internal controls, reporting standards, and scalable financial processes.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Own WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition.
• Monitor project budgets, actual and committed costs, billings, and projected margins.
• Review cost-to-complete, underbillings, overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance.
• Partner with Project Managers to identify cost variances and changes in profitability.
• Review job cost reports and provide actionable financial information to operations and ownership.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Monitor progress billing, retainage, collections, changes orders, and project cash flow.
• Ensure accurate accounting for construction contracts and related transactions.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and financial partners.
• Provide ownership and senior leadership with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
• Develop the accounting infrastructure to support continued growth.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP reporting

Job costing

Forecasting

Excel

Financial analysis

ERP platforms

Leadership

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Summary

A growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the transition of its accounting operations from an outsourced function to a fully developed in-house department. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing company financials while remaining closely involved in construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, forecasting, and project profitability.

The ideal candidate comes from a construction or specialty contractor environment and understands both corporate accounting and the project-level financials that drive a contracting business. This person will work directly with ownership, leadership, and Project Managers while building the accounting team, systems, and processes needed to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully functioning internal accounting department
• Build, hire, train, and develop the accounting team as the company grows
• Establish accounting procedures, internal controls, reporting standards, and scalable financial processes
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting
• Own WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition
• Monitor project budgets, actual and committed costs, billings, and projected margins
• Review cost-to-complete, underbillings, overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance
• Partner directly with Project Managers to identify cost variances, potential overruns, and changes in projected profitability
• Review job cost reports and provide actionable financial information to operations and ownership
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning
• Monitor progress billing, retainage, collections, change orders, and project cash flow
• Ensure accurate accounting for construction contracts and project-related transactions
• Coordinate with external CPAs, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and financial partners
• Provide ownership and senior leadership with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations
• Develop the accounting infrastructure needed to support continued company growth

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Construction accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior construction accounting professional
• Strong understanding of WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction financials
• Experience analyzing cost-to-complete, project margins, underbillings/overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close
• Experience working directly with Project Managers and construction operations teams
• Proven ability to establish or improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems
• Leadership experience with the ability to build and develop an accounting team
• Strong Excel, financial analysis, and reporting skills
• Experience with construction accounting or ERP platforms preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable being a hands-on Controller rather than solely overseeing the department

Preferred Background

• Mechanical contractor
• Plumbing contractor
• HVAC contractor
• Electrical contractor
• General contractor
• Specialty construction contractor

Experience within a project-based construction environment where job costing, WIP, progress billing, and project profitability are central to financial reporting is strongly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Direct exposure to company ownership and senior leadership
• Opportunity to build and lead the accounting department from the ground up
• Long-term advancement opportunity with a growing mechanical contractor