Lead Construction Controller — WIP & Job Costing Expert

Paradigm Mechanical Corp.; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Profit sharing

Health insurance (employer-paid)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Paradigm Mechanical Corp. in Santee, CA is seeking an experienced construction controller to lead the accounting department. You will report to the CEO and oversee payroll, HR in their own seats, while driving the entire function.

Responsibilities include month-end close for two brands, weekly WIP, job costing, cash forecasting, and the start-to-finish federal billing process. Must have 8+ years in construction accounting and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction accounting.
• 3+ years in a controller or assistant controller role.
• Experience leading a team.
• Federal billing experience; CPA or CCIFP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close for both brands and weekly WIP; manage job costing across construction and service.
• Lead billing from start to finish including federal/WAWF; ensure compliance and provide leadership-level reporting.

Skills

Construction accounting

WIP & job costing

Certified payroll

Prevailing wage

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Tools

ComputerEase

Job description

Paradigm Mechanical Corp. in Santee, CA is seeking an experienced construction controller to lead the accounting department. You will report to the CEO and oversee payroll, HR in their own seats, while driving the entire function.

Responsibilities include month-end close for two brands, weekly WIP, job costing, cash forecasting, and the start-to-finish federal billing process. Must have 8+ years in construction accounting and leadership experience.