Corporate Controller

Addison Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Irvine, CA is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller to lead accounting, billing, payroll and revenue-cycle operations, shaping finance infrastructure for rapid growth. You will supervise the Accounting & Finance Manager and Billing team, ensuring accuracy and timely closes while driving process improvements.

The role emphasizes multistate payroll, complex invoicing, and close-automation initiatives, partnering with HR and executive leadership to resolve financial issues.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience.
• Experience owning accounting operations, payroll, and revenue-cycle functions.
• Experience in project-based environments (construction/engineering/consulting) preferred.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, billing, payroll, and revenue-cycle operations.
• Oversee project-based billing, POs, invoicing, collections, and change orders.
• Strengthen close processes, controls, and accounting infrastructure.
• Partner with HR, vendors, and leadership to resolve financial issues.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Payroll & revenue-cycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

ERP systems

Job description

Corporate Controller | Irvine, CA | On-Site

Location: Irvine, CA

Compensation: $155,000 - $175,000 annual base + 20% bonus

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, PTO, sick days, and 401(k).

We’re partnering with a rapidly growing project management and construction management firm that has grown significantly over the last few years and continues to scale.

Growth is being fueled through expansion and advanced manufacturing projects across the United States.

They are seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller who wants more than a traditional month-end-close role. This person will have the opportunity to help build the finance infrastructure for the next stage of a rapidly scaling organization while working closely with an experienced VP of Finance & Operations who brings a Big 4 background and significant corporate controllership experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting, billing, payroll, and revenue-cycle operations
• Directly manage the Accounting & Finance Manager and Billing & Accounts Coordinator
• Oversee project-based billing, proposals, POs, invoicing, collections, and change orders
• Review complex invoices and resolve client-specific billing issues
• Manage payroll processes for a multistate workforce of approximately 200 employees
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, expenses, and accounting activity
• Strengthen close processes, controls, documentation, and accounting infrastructure
• Support the company's transition toward a more mature accrual-based accounting environment
• Lead finance, billing, payroll, and workflow-system implementations
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline processes
• Establish clear ownership, accountability, priorities, and deadlines across the finance team
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex accounting and billing matters
• Partner with HR, clients, vendors, and executive leadership to resolve financial and operational issues

Job Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including meaningful leadership responsibility
• Experience owning accounting operations, payroll, and revenue-cycle functions
• Experience in construction management, engineering, consulting, professional services, or another project-based environment preferred
• Strong understanding of T&M, fixed fees, and reimbursable billing
• Experience with project-based invoicing, POs, change orders, collections, and customer-specific billing requirements
• Hands-on experience with multistate payroll; ADP Workforce Now is strongly preferred
• Experience leading finance, ERP, billing, payroll, or workflow-system implementation
• Strong accounting foundation across reconciliations, journal entries, controls, and financial reporting
• CPA preferred, but not required
• Ability to work fully on-site in Tustin, CA

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.