Strategic Civil Construction Controller & Finance Leader

CFS; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations within a civil construction environment. You will oversee the full accounting function, financial reporting, job costing, billing, and month-end close while partnering with operations and project leadership.

The role emphasizes improving processes and reporting, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy, and ensuring strong internal controls across active civil projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within civil construction.
• Experience leading an accounting department or senior accounting leader.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting ERP systems; Foundation Software preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, reporting, and data analysis.
• CPA or other professional designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting
• Lead and develop the accounting team, providing direction, training, and accountability
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Manage civil construction accounting processes, including job costing, WIP, project financial reporting, billing, and cost tracking
• Partner with project managers and operations leadership to improve financial visibility and project performance
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial and project cost data
• Review and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes
• Oversee the company’s accounting ERP and serve as a key resource for system functionality, reporting, and process improvements
• Support system upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and improvements to accounting workflows
• Develop and enhance financial and project reporting to provide leadership with meaningful insights into company and project performance
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit and compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot accounting and system issues and provide guidance to accounting and operational users
• Work cross-functionally with accounting, project management, operations, and leadership to improve accounting processes and financial visibility

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Foundation Software

Excel

Power BI

Job description

CFS in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations within a civil construction environment. You will oversee the full accounting function, financial reporting, job costing, billing, and month-end close while partnering with operations and project leadership.

The role emphasizes improving processes and reporting, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy, and ensuring strong internal controls across active civil projects.