Controller - Construction

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

Job summary

Jobot seeks an experienced Construction Controller to oversee accounting operations across construction projects, ensuring accurate job costing, revenue recognition, and WIP reporting while partnering with Project Management, Operations, and Executive Leadership to improve financial visibility and project profitability.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction accounting, a deep understanding of percentage-of-completion accounting, and preferably hold an active CPA

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification strongly preferred for the role.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with construction industry focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP and construction standards.
• Oversee job costing and ensure accurate capture, coding, and reporting of costs.
• Prepare and analyze WIP schedules, including percentage-of-completion and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to analyze project financial performance and variances.
• Lead AIA billings, progress billings, retainage, receivables, and collections.
• Maintain internal controls over project accounting, billing, and cash management.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

Revenue recognition (GAAP)

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Construction ERP systems

Job description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier

Are you a fit?

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

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.

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