ControllerConfidential • Escondido, California, United States
Controller
Confidential • Escondido, California, United States
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[job_card.job_description]Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of experience in a construction environment, with a strong background in payroll, prevailing wage, and WIP reporting Proficient in reconciliation, job costing, payroll, AR / AP, asset management, and financial reporting Experience supervising accounting / payroll team members Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential data with care Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization Able to work collaboratively across multiple departments Must be based in North County San Diego or able to commute to Escondido daily Schedule : Full-time, on-site, Monday-Friday, 7 : 00 AM 3 : 30 PM (additional hours as needed) Drug screen and background check required Working references must be provided Salary Range : $110,000 $160,000 / year (DOE) PTO & Paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Professional Development Opportunities Long-term stability with a well-established and respected team
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day finance operations, payroll, compliance, and reporting, while also helping shape financial strategy through insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate brings professionalism, integrity, and a team-first mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, construction-driven environment. As you know, payroll is a complex role that requires someone confident in managing it.
This is a full-time, exempt role based onsite in Escondido, Monday through Friday from approximately 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM, with additional hours as needed.
Candidate must reside in North County San Diego or be able to commute daily to Escondido.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Oversee weekly payroll, including prevailing wage requirements, deductions, and benefits reporting
- Manage labor compliance for prevailing wage subcontractors
- Monitor insurance, fringe, and benefits reporting; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Handle tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements
- Manage month-end close and year-end financial activities
- Collaborate with HR and Operations on labor planning, reporting, and workforce compliance
- Support accurate job-cost tracking and adjustments
- Oversee asset management and annual reporting tasks
- Supervise payroll / accounting team members and support their development
- Perform other duties as needed to support the business
What We're Looking For
Pay & Benefits
Why Work With Us
For over 30 years, our family-owned company has built strong, lasting partnerships throughout Southern California. We specialize in commercial and industrial electrical contractingsupporting clients with design / build, plan & spec installs, energy audits, preventative maintenance programs, and HVAC / industrial control systems. Our dedicated 24 / 7 service department supports a wide base of commercial and industrial customers, and we pride ourselves on doing business the right waywith consistency, integrity, and long-term relationships.
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