Senior Controller - Construction & Project Accounting

Century Group; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group is partnering with a client seeking a high-impact Controller to unify accounting operations, ensure accurate reporting, and drive financial strategy in a construction/project-based environment.

The role leads month-end close, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls, while mentoring accounting teams and implementing process improvements. Base salary of $170,000 to $200,000 per year, with direct hire in Contra Costa County, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership in construction/project-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, revenue recognition and internal controls.
• Experience with job costing, WIP reporting, multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and financial analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, accounting software, and construction accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, tax compliance, and general accounting functions.
• Lead month end and year end close activities while ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.
• Manage cost accounting, project accounting, inventory tracking, and profitability analysis to support operational decision making.
• Coordinate audits, regulatory reporting, insurance related financial support, and interactions with external advisors and stakeholders.
• Develop and mentor accounting teams while implementing process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing financial systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Construction accounting systems

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client seeking a high-impact Controller to unify accounting operations, ensure accurate reporting, and drive financial strategy in a construction/project-based environment.

The role leads month-end close, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls, while mentoring accounting teams and implementing process improvements. Base salary of $170,000 to $200,000 per year, with direct hire in Contra Costa County, CA.