Controller

LHH; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Commercial Controller in Sacramento, CA, to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities. This highly visible role requires commercial construction experience and strong leadership abilities.

Key responsibilities include financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management while supporting business units. The ideal candidate will bring over 6 years of accounting experience.

Join a growing organization focused on acquisitions and financial impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Ability to translate financials to operational teams.
• Experience overseeing multiple entities or business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities.
• Own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Manage month-end close and general ledger accuracy.

Skills

Commercial construction experience

Accounting/finance experience

Leadership

Communication

Job costing and WIP expertise

Job description

About the Role

We are partnering with a growing commercial construction organization to hire a Commercial Controller. This is a highly visible leadership role supporting multiple business units within a fast-paced, acquisitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities
• Own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Manage month-end close and general ledger accuracy
• Oversee job costing, WIP schedules, % completion, and billing
• Partner with operations to improve project profitability and cash flow
• Present financial insights in a clear, actionable way to non-finance teams
• Lead and develop a team
• Drive process improvements, controls, and post-acquisition integration

What You Bring

• Commercial construction experience REQUIRED
• Strong expertise in WIP, job costing, and percent-completion accounting
• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Experience overseeing multiple entities or business units
• Strong leadership, communication, and EQ
• Ability to translate financials to operational teams
• Fully onsite in Sacramento area
• Reports to executive leadership (high visibility role)

Why This Opportunity

• Join a growing, acquisition-driven organization
• Partner directly with leadership and operations
• Make a measurable impact on financial performance and scalability

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers