Operations Controller

The Boldt Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Owned

Purpose‑Driven ESG

Career Growth

Safety First

Job summary

The Boldt Company, a leader in complex construction, seeks an Operations Controller in San Francisco to guide all project accounting and financial operations. You will partner across operations, project management, controls, and business development to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial guidance that drives project success.

You will lead a team, ensure contract compliance, manage billing and cash flow, and support pricing decisions while championing continuous improvement to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; equivalent combinations may be considered.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities

• Oversee project accounting and financial operations for Boldt's construction business.
• Partner with operations, project management, controls, and business development to provide financial oversight, reporting, and forecasting.
• Lead the project accounting function: contract compliance, billing, cash management, and job costing.
• Support pricing and contract review activities and champion continuous improvement for profitability.
• Mentor and develop project accounting teams and build trusted cross‑functional partnerships.

Skills

10+ years of experience in accounting/

Construction accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Company

The Boldt Company, a subsidiary of the Boldt Group

Location

San Francisco, CA

At Boldt, we build more than complex projects, and we build strong relationships, great teams, and lasting impact.

The Operations Controller serves as a strategic financial leader responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial operations that support Boldt's construction business. This role partners closely with operations, project management, project controls, and business development teams to provide financial oversight, reporting, forecasting, and guidance that drive successful project and business outcomes. The Operations Controller leads the project accounting function, ensuring accurate project setup, contract compliance, billing, cash management, job costing, payroll, and financial reporting while supporting the operating group's profitability and long-term growth objectives.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong construction accounting and financial management experience who thrives in a fast‑paced project environment. This individual will develop and mentor project accounting teams, provide financial analysis and forecasting for executive leadership, support pricing and contract review activities, and champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and profitability. Successful candidates possess strong business acumen, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across the organization while upholding Boldt's values of humility, accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.

We Are Boldt

• Our People: We create opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and reaching full potential.
• Our Customers: We exceed expectations through advocacy, problem‑solving, and collaboration.
• Our Partners: We collaborate with trust and respect to drive innovation and shared success.
• Our Communities: We give back with our time, talents, and resources, elevating dignity and doing good

Why You’ll Love Working at Boldt

• Employee Owned: Your work fuels our success and your future
• Purpose‑Driven: ESG‑focused work aligned with strong values
• Better Together: Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability
• Safety First: Everyone home safe every day
• Career Growth: Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning
• High‑Impact Projects: Complex industrial work that matters
• Lead & Mentor: Learn today, lead tomorrow
• Rich Culture: What started as a carpentry shop has grown into a multi‑million‑dollar company built on relationships and craftsmanship
• High Performance: By people, strengthened through AI and technology that enhance collaboration, transparency, and results.

At Boldt, high performance starts with strong relationships. We believe the best projects are delivered by teams that trust each other, communicate openly, and take ownership from the field to the office. Our culture blends accountability with support; where learning, mentorship, and collaboration, power results. You won’t just contribute to projects that matter; you’ll grow alongside people who are investing in your success.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance required; experience with construction accounting preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Nice to Have

• CPA Preferred
• Five Years of Management experience
• Familiarity with healthcare systems and regulatory environments such as HCAI.

Compensation

Target Hiring Range: $157,000.00-$209,000.00 (rounded) annually

Boldt recognizes that experience, expertise, and specialized skills create value. The target hiring range for this position is $157,000.00- $209,000.00 (rounded) annually; however, compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, certifications, geographic market conditions, internal equity, and business considerations. In addition to base compensation, employees may be eligible for incentive compensation and participation in applicable company benefit programs.

EEOC

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.