Controller - Construction

Australia-Employment; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impactful work

Leadership exposure

Scale accounting processes

Project-driven environment

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Controller in Concord, CA to lead accounting operations for complex construction projects. You will oversee job costing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, and project financials while partnering with PMs and executives to improve profitability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and CPA is preferred. This on-site role offers a path to broader financial leadership and impact on project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required or equivalent experience.
• CPA strongly preferred for construction accounting leadership.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition per GAAP and construction standards.
• Oversee job costing and ensure accurate capture and reporting of costs.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules, % complete, cost-to-complete, gross profit, and revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with PMs and Operations to analyze project financial performance and variances.
• Oversee AIA billings, progress billings, retainage, AR, and collections.
• Review lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and other project financial docs.
• Ensure proper accounting for change orders, commitments, and indirect costs.
• Monitor project margins and identify risks and cost overruns.
• Lead monthly/year-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain internal controls over project accounting, billing, and cash flow.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections.
• Provide financial analysis to leadership and aid decision making.
• Assist with audits, tax compliance, and external reporting.

Skills

CPA preferred

Construction accounting

GAAP expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Construction ERP software

Excel

Job description

Controller - Construction

$175000 - $200000 per year | Concord, CA | On-site | Permanent

Growing GC and Great Culture!

A bit about us:

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to oversee the company’s accounting operations and provide financial leadership across its construction projects. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring accurate job costing, revenue recognition, work-in-progress reporting, project billings, and overall financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, a deep understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting and WIP reporting, and preferably hold an active CPA license. This is an opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who can partner closely with Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership to improve financial visibility and project profitability.

Why join us?

• Make a meaningful impact: Play a key role in the financial success of complex construction projects and directly influence company profitability and growth.
• Leadership & visibility: Partner closely with Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership, with a seat at the table in important financial and business decisions.
• Build and improve: Take ownership of accounting processes, reporting, controls, and systems while helping the organization scale.
• Project-driven environment: Work on challenging construction projects where your expertise in WIP, job costing, revenue recognition, and project financials directly matters.
• Career growth: Opportunity to grow into a broader financial leadership role as the company continues to expand.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside experienced construction and operations professionals who value strong financial partnership.
• Competitive compensation & benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and an overall package designed to attract and retain top talent.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s construction accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and applicable construction accounting standards.
• Oversee job costing and ensure project costs are accurately captured, coded, and reported.
• Prepare and analyze WIP (Work-in-Progress) schedules, including percentage-of-completion calculations, cost-to-complete estimates, gross profit projections, and revenue recognition.
• Partner with Project Managers and Operations to analyze project financial performance, cost variances, change orders, and estimated costs to complete.
• Oversee AIA billings, progress billings, retainage, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Manage and review lien waivers, subcontractor compliance, and other project-related financial documentation.
• Ensure accurate accounting for change orders, commitments, subcontractor costs, labor, materials, and indirect project costs.
• Monitor project margins and identify potential risks, cost overruns, and profitability issues.
• Lead the monthly and year-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over project accounting, billing, cash management, and financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow projections, and financial planning.
• Partner with senior leadership to provide financial analysis and recommendations regarding project and company performance.
• Assist with annual audits, tax compliance, and other external reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, systems, and controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction accounting, WIP schedules, percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Experience with AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, subcontractor accounting, and project financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience partnering with Project Managers and operational leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with construction ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate as both a strategic financial partner and a hands-on accounting leader.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.