Lead Controller - Commercial Construction, WIP & Backlog

Talent Edge Recruiting; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental (100% employer-paid)

401(k)

PTO

Paid holidays

Laptop provided

Life insurance

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting represents a well-established commercial construction client in the Bay Area seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function. This hands-on role requires close attention to detail as you oversee payroll, AP/AR, financials, and insurance while guiding a small staff.

You will own payroll processing, vendor management, month-end close, and WIP reporting with an emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting for multiple projects ranging from small to large-scale

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in commercial construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Prior experience leading a team.
• Strong grasp of WIP reporting, job costing, and backlog analysis.

Responsibilities

• Payroll — timecards, processing, workers' comp, 401(k), quarterly/year-end reporting.
• Accounts Payable — checks, lien releases, 1099s, vendor setup, credit card management.
• Accounts Receivable — billing, invoice tracking, deposits, monthly close.
• Banking & cash flow — reconciliations and cash management.
• Financials — year-end close, WIP reporting, backlog analysis, journal entries.
• Insurance — renewals, COIs, audits, workers' comp, general liability.
• Team leadership — overseeing a small accounting staff (3 direct reports).

Skills

Commercial construction accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

WIP reporting

Job costing

Budgeting

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

GCPay

Centrally HR (CBIZ)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Talent Edge Recruiting represents a well-established commercial construction client in the Bay Area seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function. This hands-on role requires close attention to detail as you oversee payroll, AP/AR, financials, and insurance while guiding a small staff.

You will own payroll processing, vendor management, month-end close, and WIP reporting with an emphasis on accuracy and timely reporting for multiple projects ranging from small to large-scale