Strategic Finance Controller for Growth & Controls

KR Wolfe, Inc.; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KR Wolfe, Inc. is seeking a senior Controller to lead Accounting & Finance, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial leadership across multiple divisions.

Reporting to the CFO, you will own the close processes, job costing, and billing governance while guiding a high-performing team to provide timely, actionable insights to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus.
• 10+ years in accounting with 4–6 years in a leadership role in labor-intensive services or construction.

Responsibilities

• Own design, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal controls for GAAP compliance and reliable financial data.
• Lead AR, AP, Payroll, and General Ledger functions and close processes on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Drive cash-flow optimization and accurate cash forecasting; manage job costing and multi-contract revenue recognition.
• Oversee multi-project billing environments, progress billings, milestones, retainage, and change orders.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team and partner with operations for real-time cost visibility.

Skills

GAAP mastery

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

MBA desired

Tools

Quickbase

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

KR Wolfe, Inc. is seeking a senior Controller to lead Accounting & Finance, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial leadership across multiple divisions.

Reporting to the CFO, you will own the close processes, job costing, and billing governance while guiding a high-performing team to provide timely, actionable insights to executive leadership.