Controller - Construction

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead accounting operations for a growing construction company in Walnut Creek, CA. This hands-on leader will drive accurate job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and close processes while partnering with project teams and executive leadership to improve financial visibility and project profitability.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in construction accounting, a CPA preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction.
• Experience with WIP schedules and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Experience with AIA billing, retainage, lien waivers, subcontractor accounting.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Experience partnering with Project Managers and operations leadership.
• Advanced Excel skills with construction ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, strategic financial partner and leader.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition per GAAP and construction standards.
• Oversee job costing and ensure accurate coding and reporting of project costs.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules and revenue recognition calculations.
• Partner with Project Managers to analyze financial performance and variances.
• Oversee AIA billings, retainage, lien waivers, and subcontractor accounting.
• Maintain internal controls over project accounting, billing, cash management, and reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

AIA billing

Job costing

ERP/accounting systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Strategic finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Construction ERP

Job description

Controller - Construction

$175000 - $200000 per year | Walnut Creek, 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.

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