Lead Construction Controller — WIP, Job Costing & Billing

Elevate-Studio; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Stock purchase opportunity

Medical and health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Private office

Remote work days

Job summary

Elevate Studio Partners, Irvine-based, seeks a Commercial Construction Controller to lead accounting operations, monthly close, financial reporting, WIP, and job costing. This hands-on role partners with business leadership to deliver clear financial visibility and drive integration across two operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee contract billing, GAAP adherence, and staff development while coordinating with executives and project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong construction accounting experience within a general contractor or specialty subcontractor environment.
• Demonstrated responsibility for WIP reporting, income statements, and balance sheets.
• Experience leading the month-end close and preparing complete financial reporting packages.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, contract billing, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Prior responsibility for managing and developing accounting staff.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal financial controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within an ERP or construction accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and preparation of accurate, timely financial statements.
• Prepare and review income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Own the preparation, analysis, and presentation of monthly WIP reports.
• Review job profitability, project performance, cost-to-complete estimates, overbillings, and underbillings.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and approve journal entries.
• Prepare monthly reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Coordinate tax filings, including sales and use tax reporting.
• Support annual audits, tax preparation, and external reporting requirements.

Skills

WIP reporting

Income statements

Balance sheets

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP system

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Penta

Job description

Elevate Studio Partners, Irvine-based, seeks a Commercial Construction Controller to lead accounting operations, monthly close, financial reporting, WIP, and job costing. This hands-on role partners with business leadership to deliver clear financial visibility and drive integration across two operations.

The ideal candidate will oversee contract billing, GAAP adherence, and staff development while coordinating with executives and project teams in a fast-paced construction environment.