Lead Controller — Multi-Entity Construction & Transportation

Vessel Advisors; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Vessel Advisors assists a confidential client in southeast Los Angeles County to appoint an accounting leader who will own the entire function across multiple entities. This is a build-it seat reporting to ownership, with responsibilities spanning close, GL, AP/AR, cash, and controls to scale a project-based business.

You will drive billing discipline for government and prevailing-worth contracts, implement SOPs, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in accounting with a Controller or senior accounting-leadership role.
• Experience in construction/public works with certified payroll and prevailing wage is a key qualification.
• Multi-entity accounting and consolidation experience.
• Hands-on ownership of month-end close, GL, AP/AR, cash management, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own all accounting operations across multiple entities — close, GL, AP/AR, cash, reconciliations.
• Drive billing and collections discipline across government and prevailing-wage contracts to improve cash flow.
• Ensure internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs built to GAAP.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and short-term cash-flow planning with ownership.
• Lead accounting systems and automation; supervise and develop staff.

Skills

GAAP

Advanced Excel

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Team leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

Vessel Advisors assists a confidential client in southeast Los Angeles County to appoint an accounting leader who will own the entire function across multiple entities. This is a build-it seat reporting to ownership, with responsibilities spanning close, GL, AP/AR, cash, and controls to scale a project-based business.

You will drive billing discipline for government and prevailing-worth contracts, implement SOPs, and mentor staff.