Senior Corporate Controller

CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KHS&S, a leading national specialty contractor, seeks a Senior Corporate Controller to enhance financial infrastructure and reporting processes. The role involves leading accounting functions, mentoring staff, and supporting strategic decisions. Candidates must have extensive experience in construction accounting and a solid educational background in finance or accounting.

Benefits

100% paid employee health insurance

100% paid life insurance

retirement savings account

tuition reimbursement

vacation/sick/charity paid time off

10 paid holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, at least 3 years in construction environments.
• Proven ability to lead and execute a disciplined monthly close.
• Experience with external auditors and preparing audit-ready schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the monthly close, including job-level cost analysis.
• Lead preparation and review of WIP schedules for revenue recognition.
• Collaborate with project managers for billing accuracy and reporting.

Skills

WIP accounting

earned revenue

job cost forecasting

billing practices

advanced Excel skills

interpersonal skills

communication skills

Education

College degree in accounting, finance, business administration

Job description

KHS&S, one of the largest specialty wall and ceiling contractors in the U.S., is seeking an experienced Senior Corporate Controller to lead our accounting and project finance functions. This is a mission-critical role as we strengthen our financial infrastructure, modernize reporting systems, and support operational execution across multiple construction divisions.

We are a national specialty contractor with a deep backlog of high-profile commercial projects. The ideal candidate will bring deep construction industry experience , be hands-on with WIP and forecasting, and elevate our monthly close and project-level financial reporting processes.

The primary duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to:

• Oversee and manage the monthly close , including job-level cost analysis, accruals, and overhead allocations
• Lead the preparation and review of Work-in-Process (WIP) schedules , ensuring accurate earned revenue recognition
• Collaborate closely with project managers and divisional teams to ensure billing accuracy , cost tracking, and reporting alignment
• Develop and refine the 13-week cash forecast and other forward-looking tools
• Ensure timely preparation of audit support and coordinate with external auditors on financials and PBCs
• Implement process improvements and drive adoption of better tools for reporting, visibility, and controls
• Mentor and train accounting staff; ensure technical accuracy and process accountability
• Work closely with the executive team to support strategic decisions and scenario analysis

Qualified candidates will have:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in construction or job-costing environments
• College degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similiar field
• Deep knowledge of WIP accounting , earned revenue, job cost forecasting, and billing practices
• Proven ability to lead and execute a disciplined monthly close
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, modeling)
• Experience working with external auditors and preparing audit-ready schedules
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to lead across departments

KHS&S offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 100% paid employee health insurance, 100% paid life insurance (equal to annual salary), retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick/charity paid time off, 10 paid holidays, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and employee development opportunities. KHS&S Contractors is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.