Controller- Commercial Construction

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical & dental (3

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Company laptop

Life insurance

Job summary

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function for its commercial construction operations in San Jose, CA. The role oversees payroll, AP/AR, WIP, job costing, and banking, with close interaction with the outside CPA and a small staff of three direct reports.

We offer 100% employer-paid medical and dental coverage for you and your family, a 401(k) plan, PTO and holidays, a company laptop, and a stable,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of dedicated accounting experience in commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Prior experience leading a team.
• Strong grasp of WIP reporting, job costing, and backlog analysis.

Responsibilities

• Payroll — timecards, processing, workers' comp, 401(k), quarterly/year-end reporting.
• Accounts Payable — checks, lien releases, 1099s, vendor setup, credit card management.
• Accounts Receivable — billing, invoice tracking & follow-up, deposits, monthly close, reporting.
• Banking & cash flow — reconciliations and cash management.
• Financials — year-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, backlog analysis, journal entries, and working with our outside CPA firm.
• Insurance — renewals, COIs, audits, workers' comp, general liability, and compliance.
• Team leadership — overseeing a small accounting staff (3 direct reports).
• Systems: Sage 100, GCPay, Centrally HR (CBIZ), Microsoft Office.

Skills

Payroll management

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Cash flow management

WIP reporting

Job costing

Backlog analysis

Team leadership

Sage 100

GCPay

Centrally HR

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

GCPay

Centrally HR (CBIZ)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Controller — Commercial Construction | San Jose, CA (Santa Teresa)

San Jose, CA (Santa Teresa area) | Full-Time, On-Site, M–F 6:30am -3:30pm

$140,000–$170,000/year DOE + potential bonus

100% employer-paid medical & dental for you AND your entire family

My client is a well-established commercial construction company (~$125M in annual revenue, ~25 active projects at any given time ranging from $250K–$60M, all across the Bay Area) looking for an experienced Controller to lead our accounting function.

This is a hands-on role for someone who takes real pride in accuracy — you'll oversee a small accounting team while staying close to the day-to-day details of payroll, AP/AR, financials, and insurance.

What you'll own:

• Payroll — timecards, processing, workers' comp, 401(k), quarterly/year-end reporting, new hire & new-year setup (via Centrally HR/CBIZ)
• Accounts Payable — checks, lien releases, 1099s, vendor setup, credit card management (via GCPay)
• Accounts Receivable — billing, invoice tracking & follow-up, deposits, monthly close, reporting
• Banking & cash flow — reconciliations and cash management
• Financials — year-end close, WIP reporting, job costing, backlog analysis, journal entries, working with our outside CPA firm
• Insurance — renewals, COIs, audits, workers' comp, general liability, and compliance
• Team leadership — overseeing a small, accuracy-focused accounting staff (3 direct reports)
• Systems: Sage 100, GCPay, Centrally HR (CBIZ), Microsoft Office

What you'll need:

• 5+ years of dedicated accounting experience in commercial construction
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Prior experience leading a team
• Strong grasp of WIP reporting, job costing, and backlog analysis

Benefits:

100% employer-paid medical & dental (employee + family), 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, company laptop, life insurance, and more.

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Please Note: This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.