Controller

Motive Workforce; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks' vacation

Paid holidays

HMO/PPO options

Vision and Dental benefits

Annual Profit-Sharing Contribution

Flexible Office hours

Job summary

A reputable construction staffing agency is seeking a Construction Controller in Long Beach. The role involves maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have bookkeeping experience in construction, strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel, and excellent organizational skills. Join a company committed to building long-term success and shaping skylines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a bookkeeper in the construction industry.
• Solid understanding of job costing and construction accounting principles.
• Reside in Long Beach or surrounding area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Perform job costing and track project budgets and expenses.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

BIS Software

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

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Construction Controller

Are you a Controller with a Concrete Mind and Steel Resolve?

From BMW Showrooms to Union Pacific Facilities, we have been a trusted provider of Construction Services for 5 decades.

As our Construction Controller, would you like to support a team that supports you back?

From design-build, tilt-ups, pre-engineered metal projects to industrial facilities our work shapes communities across California and the Southwest.

If crunching numbers for those who wear hard hats sounds like your idea of a good time as our Controller, we’ve got the job for you.

Our Toolbox:

• Salary up to $100k +
• Benefits include 2 weeks’ vacation, paid holidays, HMO/PPO options, Vision, Dental, Annual Profit-Sharing Contribution
• Flexible Office hours of 8 am to 5 pm or 7 am to 4 pm

The Foundation You’ll Be A Part Of:

We’re a Full-Service Commercial Construction Firm built on long‑term relationships, craftsmanship, and teamwork. We believe in doing things right, supporting our clients, our communities, and each other every step of the way.

We’ve been recognized as one of the region’s best construction partners, but we know our greatest success is the team that makes it all possible. That’s where you come in.

Your Framework:

• Maintain accurate financial records including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger entries
• Perform job costing and track project budgets, expenses, and profitability
• Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations
• Collaborate with project managers and estimators to ensure accurate financial tracking
• Manage subcontractor payments and lien releases
• Handle vendor invoicing and payment processing
• Support year‑end audit and tax preparation

Your Blueprint to Success:

• Reside in Long Beach or surrounding area preferrable
• Proven experience as a bookkeeper in the construction industry
• Strong proficiency in BIS Software is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of job costing and construction accounting principles
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

What You Need to Do Now:

If you’re ready to join a company that’s shaping skylines and building long‑term success, click “Apply” today.

Motive Workforce and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full‑time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Building Construction

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