Senior Branch Controller

Performance Contracting, Inc. (PCI); Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentive bonus plan

ESOP

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Life insurance / AD&D

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

Performance Contracting Group in Alameda, CA seeks an operations‑minded Senior Branch Controller to manage finances across Bay Area operations. You’ll lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, and partner with project managers to optimize performance.

The role requires strong construction finance knowledge and a track record of internal controls and reporting excellence. This position offers competitive pay, an incentive bonus plan, and ESOP benefits, with travel to project sites and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8–15 years of progressive finance, accounting, construction or related business experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction finance, job costing, revenue recognition, forecasting, cash-flow management, project risk and internal controls.
• MBA, CPA or other relevant certification preferred, but not required.
• Willingness to visit Bay Area project sites and travel to corporate offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the branch’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and overall financial planning.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities informing strategic priorities.
• Translate insights into short- and long-term performance implications for leadership decisions.
• Partner with project managers and operations on forecasting and risk reviews; advise on contracts and cash flow.
• Recommend growth, capital, staffing, and resource allocation with accountability for actions.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure accurate reporting of financial statements and subledgers.
• Oversee day-to-day branch financial operations and cash flow management.
• Ensure proper cost tracking for projects including labor, materials and other costs.

Skills

Industry experience

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365 suite

ERP systems

AI-enabled productivity tools

Job description

Company Overview

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee‑owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non‑residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

PCI is seeking an operations‑mindful Senior Branch Controller to support our Bay Area, CA businesses based in Alameda, CA. This individual’s primary role is to function as a key member of the branch management teams and to be responsible for the overall financial management of these operations.

Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the development and management of the branch’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and overall financial planning process.
• Analyze financial and operational data across assigned businesses to identify material trends, risks, and opportunities that inform business outlooks and strategic priorities.
• Translate financial and operational insights into a clear short‑and long‑term perspective on business performance and the implications for leadership decisions.
• Partner with project managers and operations leaders on project kickoff, forecasting, and elevated‑risk reviews; provide timely recommendations on significant project, contract, cash‑flow, and control matters.
• Recommend growth, capital, staffing, and resource allocation priorities to branch and regional leaders, and drive accountability for timely execution of agreed actions.
• Build effective working relationships across Operations, Estimating, Administration, project teams, and corporate functions to support coordinated planning and execution.

Financial Controls

• Maintain effective internal controls, promote policy adherence and drive timely resolution of identified exceptions to protect company capital and mitigate financial and operational risk.
• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations for the branch, ensuring accuracy in all financial reporting.
• Ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and subledgers.
• Effectively manage the cash flow and assets of the branch.
• Ensure proper cost tracking for projects, including labor, materials and all other costs.

Salary Range: $127,700-$170,000 annual salary plus non‑guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8–15 years of progressive finance, accounting, construction or related business experience, including ownership of complex forecasting, project‑finance or business‑performance processes.
• Advanced knowledge of construction finance, job costing, revenue recognition, forecasting, cash‑flow management, project risk and internal controls.
• Ability to synthesize multiple data sources, exercise sound judgment with incomplete information and make timely recommendations in complex or changing business conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs, leverage technology effectively and bring an innovative, continuous‑improvement mindset to financial and operational processes.
• Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and credibly, influence decisions and build trusted partnerships across project, branch and senior regional leadership teams.
• MBA, CPA or other relevant certification preferred, but not required
• Willingness & ability to visit project sites in the Bay Area and surrounding areas.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, with the ability to learn and effectively use ERP, reporting and AI‑enabled productivity tools.
• Ability to travel to Corporate office in Kansas City and other locations for company meetings on a minimal basis.
• Experience in the construction industry preferred.
• Local to Bay Area

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, AD&DD, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug‑free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.