Controller- Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Controller | Construction

Santa Clara, CA| Onsite (potential hybrid after establishment)

$150,000$190,000 base + profit-based bonus

Our client, afamily-owned and operated commercial construction company($80M$100M annual revenue), is seeking an experiencedControllerto lead their accounting and financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing a 7-person accounting team and partnering closely with ownership, operations, and external stakeholders.

What Youll Do

• Lead and manage a 7-person accounting and finance team
• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance
• Manage company-wide cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and project profitability
• Manage billing, accounts receivable, collections, and certified payroll
• Perform financial analysis and year-end profitability reviews
• Manage insurance audits, union audits, and commercial insurance renewals
• Oversee accounting for 78 entities (LLCs and trusts), including business and personal-related entities
• Coordinate tax preparation and reviews with external tax accountants
• Maintain relationships with banks, unions, insurers, and external advisors
• Support employee reviews, bonus preparation, and oversight of benefit plans
• Maintain familiarity with 401(k) (Roth and non-Roth) and deferred compensation plans
• Utilize construction accounting software (Plexxis strongly preferred; On-Screen Takeoff / Quick Bid a plus)

What Theyre Looking For

Compensation & Benefits

Please Note : This position is open to candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. We are not able to consider C2C arrangements or third-party submissions.