Strategic Construction Controller & Finance Leader

LHH; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a well-established electrical/construction services organization to identify a Controller who will serve as a strategic business partner to ownership while leading the accounting and finance function.

This high-visibility, hands-on role balances day-to-day close and strategic leadership, with opportunities to modernize systems and drive meaningful improvements across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as Controller or senior accounting leader in contracting environments.
• Strong WIP, project accounting, and job costing experience.
• Knowledge of union payroll and public works compliance.
• Ability to balance strategic and hands-on responsibilities.
• Experience with ERP implementations and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Lead cash management, banking relations, insurance, bonding, and tax coordination.
• Oversee WIP reporting and partner with Project Managers on job costing and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with union payroll, prevailing wage, and public works requirements.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

Construction finance

Strategic leadership

Hands-on finance

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (advanced)

Job description

LHH is partnering with a well-established electrical/construction services organization to identify a Controller who will serve as a strategic business partner to ownership while leading the accounting and finance function.

This high-visibility, hands-on role balances day-to-day close and strategic leadership, with opportunities to modernize systems and drive meaningful improvements across finance and operations.