Strategic Construction Controller — Lead Accounting

Renowned Recruitment Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Renowned Recruitment Group partners with a growing organization to identify an experienced Construction Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations in California. This hands-on, strategic role reports to the President and offers significant visibility within the company.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation, GAAP expertise, and proven leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Progressive accounting experience with previous Controller, Assistant Controller or comparable accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ownership of the month-end and year-end close process.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting best practices.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial executives and operational leaders.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic responsibilities with hands-on accounting work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company's accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management and general accounting activities.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor cash flow and working capital and provide leadership with forward-looking financial insight.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies and procedures.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and explain variances to senior leadership.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and profitability.
• Develop meaningful KPIs and management reporting to support business decisions.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors.
• Manage banking relationships and assist with insurance, tax and other external financial relationships as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local requirements.
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy and scalability.
• Support system implementations and technology improvements as the organization grows.
• Recruit, develop and mentor accounting team members.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives alongside executive leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Renowned Recruitment Group partners with a growing organization to identify an experienced Construction Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations in California. This hands-on, strategic role reports to the President and offers significant visibility within the company.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical accounting foundation, GAAP expertise, and proven leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.