Senior Financial Controller

Renowned Recruitment Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Renowned Recruitment Group partners with a premier construction firm to recruit a full-time Controller in San Jose, CA. This senior finance leader will oversee all accounting operations, ensure accurate reporting, and strengthen internal controls across multiple projects.

You will lead GAAP reporting, job costing, WIP analysis, cash flow forecasting, and tax planning, while mentoring a small team. The role requires deep construction accounting expertise and the ability to drive strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Ensure financial records and reporting are GAAP-compliant and in line with internal policies.
• Analyze profitability, costs, and budgets; provide regular and ad hoc reports to leadership.
• Partner with management on financial planning, operational analysis, and identifying cost drivers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking/financing partners for ongoing operations.
• Coordinate monthly/quarterly/annual reporting packages for accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance across federal/state/local payroll/property taxes.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage cash flow to support operations and long-term objectives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Construction costing experience

Multi-task in fast-paced environment

Self-directed work

Construction industry software

WIP and project cost reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA preferred

Tools

Construction industry software

Job description

Renowned Recruitment Group is partnering with a large premier construction company seeking a full time Controller. This person will oversee all accounting operations for a growing construction organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, rigorous job costing, and strong internal controls. This role requires deep experience in construction accounting, including WIP reporting, cost analysis, and project-level financial oversight.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of accounting operations including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure financial records and reporting are maintained in compliance with GAAP standards and internal accounting policies.
• Analyze financial performance, profitability trends, operating costs, and budget variances while providing regular and ad hoc reporting to executive leadership.
• Partner with senior management on financial planning initiatives, operational analysis, and strategic decision-making by identifying key revenue and cost drivers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking and financial institution partners, supporting financing activities and ongoing financial operations.
• Coordinate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Oversee insurance relationships and ensure organizational compliance with applicable policies and coverage requirements.
• Manage tax planning and compliance across federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable tax requirements.
• Forecast, monitor, and manage organizational cash flow to support operational needs and long-term financial objectives.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a construction or manufacturing business with activity-based project costing
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with fluctuating priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work without direct supervision, and efficiently manage tasks and me.
• Computer literate with construction industry specific software
• Must be familiar with the Construction Industry and have experience with project cost reporting, WIP - work in progress reporting, and equipment cost reporting

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• CPA preferred
• 10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction or relevant industry
• Experience managing a team of up to 4 people