Controller - Construction

Jobot; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead the accounting operations across complex construction projects. You will own job costing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, and overall financial reporting to ensure accuracy and consistency.

You will partner with project managers and operations, drive strong internal controls, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and audits. This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience with AIA billing and job costing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and construction accounting standards.
• Oversee job costing to ensure costs are captured, coded, and reported accurately.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules, cost-to-complete estimates, and gross profit projections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Strategic financial partnership

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Construction ERP/accounting systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year

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.

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.

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