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Contract Construction Controller Jobs in California

Controller - Construction Location: Anaheim, CA A growing mechanical contractor is seeking a hands ... Ensure accurate accounting for construction contracts and project-related transactions.

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Director of Finance

Tracy, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

The Director of Finance combines the responsibilities of an experienced Construction Controller ... Financial risk management Review major contracts from a financial perspective, including payment ...

Ensure accurate accounting for construction contracts and project-related transactions * Coordinate ... Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior construction ...

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Director of Finance

Modesto, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

The Director of Finance combines the responsibilities of an experienced Construction Controller ... Financial risk management Review major contracts from a financial perspective, including payment ...

Controller

Irwindale, CA

$120K - $150K/yr

Directly manage and oversee A/P, A/R, Payroll, Contracts & Compliance, and related accounting ... Oversee construction accounting and project financial reporting, including job costing, WIP ...

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Comfortable working in a construction accounting environment, and able to identify accounting ... Reconcile job costs, billings, retention, contract values, and WIP balances to the general ledger.

Contracts Administrator

Fresno, CA · On-site

$28 - $38/hr

... contract legal ease and CA construction law/verbiage is essential, to support our Operations ... Exposure to artificial lighting and climate-controlled settings. * Occasional interruptions and ...

Controller

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$145K - $175K/yr

... contracts for revenue implications; manage deferred revenue and monthly revenue close; and partner ... The field-first construction platform for less busywork and more building. Trusted on 4M+ projects ...

... construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and ... contracts and project teams. The role will work closely with state personnel, consultants ...

... construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and ... contracts and project teams. The role will work closely with state personnel, consultants ...

... construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and ... contracts and project teams. The role will work closely with state personnel, consultants ...

Project Controller

San Diego, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Responsibilities JOB PURPOSE The Project Controller supports project controls, cost management ... Apply understanding of construction contracts, commercial terms, and project governance processes.

Contracts Manager

Los Angeles, CA

$95K - $128K/yr

... construction, and government-contracting activities required to build America's next-generation ... Manage contract lifecycle steps, including intake, negotiation, execution, amendment, renewal ...

Contracts Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$95K - $128K/yr

... construction, and government-contracting activities required to build America's next-generation ... Manage contract lifecycle steps, including intake, negotiation, execution, amendment, renewal ...

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Contract Construction Controller information

What is the difference between Contract Construction Controller vs Construction Accountant?

AspectContract Construction ControllerConstruction Accountant
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferredRequires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA or CMA advantageous
Work EnvironmentOversees financial operations for construction projects, often in managerial or supervisory rolesHandles day-to-day accounting tasks, often within accounting departments
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by construction firms managing multiple projects and budgetsCommon in construction companies for project-specific financial record-keeping

The Contract Construction Controller typically has broader responsibilities, overseeing financial strategies and controls across projects, while the Construction Accountant focuses on detailed financial record-keeping and reporting. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and level of responsibility within the construction industry.

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Controller

Anaheim, CA

RimePro Inc
11 - 50 employees

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Controller – Construction

Location: Anaheim, CA

A growing mechanical contractor is seeking a hands-on Controller to bring the company’s accounting function in-house and build out a strong accounting team. This position will oversee the company’s financial operations while remaining directly involved in construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, and project financials.

The ideal candidate will have construction accounting experience and the leadership ability to establish processes, build a team, and create a scalable accounting function. This person will work closely with company ownership and project management to improve financial visibility, cost control, forecasting, and project profitability.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the transition from an outsourced accounting function to an internal accounting department.
  • Build, hire, and develop the accounting team as the company grows.
  • Establish and improve accounting processes, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and management reports.
  • Manage and participate in WIP reporting, job costing, and project financial analysis.
  • Monitor project budgets, actual costs, committed costs, billings, revenue recognition, and projected profitability.
  • Work closely with Project Managers to identify cost variances, potential overruns, and changes in projected project margins.
  • Review job cost reports and provide financial insight to company leadership and project teams.
  • Assist with forecasting and financial planning for active construction projects.
  • Monitor change orders, retainage, billing, collections, and project cash flow.
  • Ensure accurate accounting for construction contracts and project-related transactions.
  • Coordinate with external CPA firms, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other financial partners as needed.
  • Provide financial reporting and analysis to company ownership and senior leadership.
  • Develop the accounting infrastructure and reporting processes needed to support continued company growth.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior-level construction accounting experience.
  • Strong understanding of WIP, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and project financials.
  • Experience analyzing project profitability, cost-to-complete, underbillings/overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance.
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and develop an accounting team.
  • Experience establishing accounting processes and systems within a growing organization.
  • Strong understanding of general ledger, financial statements, AP/AR, and month-end close.
  • Experience working directly with Project Managers and operational teams.
  • Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
  • Experience with construction accounting software/ERP systems preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
Ideal Background

The ideal candidate will come from a general contractor, mechanical contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, or other specialty construction company and understand both traditional accounting and the project-level financials that drive construction businesses.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on construction accounting leader to establish an internal accounting department, build a team, and take ownership of the company’s financial operations and project-level financial performance.