Senior Construction Controller | Profitability & Leadership

Jobot; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, a leading Civil Contractor near Pomona, CA, seeks an experienced Controller/Senior Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for projects up to $20 million revenue. You will produce monthly statements, supervise staff, and ensure strong internal controls while partnering with project managers.

Requirements include 10–15+ years in construction-focused controller roles; CPA preferred; advanced Excel/BI skills. Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities; on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager with progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred (general contractor, specialty contractor).
• Experience supporting companies in the $15 million to $20 million revenue range.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modeling.
• Proficiency in construction contract accounting and WIP/job costing processes.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly financial statements within 10–15 days after month-end.
• Develop annual budgets and forecasts; review variances with management.
• Analyze gross profit by project and monitor project margins.
• Identify cost overruns early and implement corrective actions.
• Improve internal controls and develop KPIs for executives.
• Present financial results to ownership and manage banking/external relationships.

Skills

Hands-on accounting

Financial leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication with project managers

Mentoring accounting staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

CMA or other finance certifications

Tools

Construction accounting software

Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, financial models)

Power BI

Payroll systems

AP automation

Job description

Jobot, a leading Civil Contractor near Pomona, CA, seeks an experienced Controller/Senior Accounting Manager to lead financial operations for projects up to $20 million revenue. You will produce monthly statements, supervise staff, and ensure strong internal controls while partnering with project managers.

Requirements include 10–15+ years in construction-focused controller roles; CPA preferred; advanced Excel/BI skills. Competitive salary plus bonus opportunities; on-site work in California.