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Director Construction Controller Jobs in California

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Director of Finance

Livermore, CA · On-site

$150K - $190K/yr

The Director of Finance combines the responsibilities of an experienced Construction Controller with strategic financial planning, business analysis, and executive partnership. The Director of ...

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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 with strategic financial planning, business analysis, and executive partnership. The Director of ...

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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 with strategic financial planning, business analysis, and executive partnership. The Director of ...

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Controller, Construction Accounting

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$130K - $170K/yr

Controller, Construction Accounting Reports To: Business Unit President Salary Range: $130,000 ... Direct partnership with the Business Unit President. * Opportunity to help shape the future of a ...

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Controller, Construction Accounting

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$130K - $170K/yr

Controller, Construction Accounting Reports To: Business Unit President Salary Range: $130,000 ... Direct partnership with the Business Unit President. * Opportunity to help shape the future of a ...

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Controller

Newhall, CA · On-site

Controller -- Heavy Civil / General Engineering Construction A well-established, family-owned heavy ... construction, with direct ownership of job costing and WIP/percentage-of-completion reporting

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Controller

Newhall, CA · On-site

Controller -- Heavy Civil / General Engineering Construction A well-established, family-owned heavy ... construction, with direct ownership of job costing and WIP/percentage-of-completion reporting

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Controller

San Jose, CA · On-site

... construction company in California. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented ... Direct daily accounting activities and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and ...

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Controller

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

The ideal candidate brings deep construction accounting expertise, sound leadership skills, and the ... Direct the full scope of accounting activities, including ledger management, payables, receivables ...

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Controller

El Segundo, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Direct visibility and partnership with the CFO * Opportunity to elevate and build out the ... Experience in construction or project-based accounting * Strong WIP / job costing background

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Construction Foreman

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$55K - $62K/yr

This can include planning and scheduling, organizing, directing and controlling activities on the construction site. Attention to detail and ability for both forward-planning and reverse thinking to ...

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What is the difference between Director Construction Controller vs Construction Project Manager?

AspectDirector Construction ControllerConstruction Project Manager
Primary FocusFinancial oversight, budgeting, and cost control of construction projectsPlanning, executing, and completing construction projects on time and within scope
Required CredentialsAccounting/finance certifications, construction industry experienceConstruction management degree, PMP or similar certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate finance departments, construction firmsConstruction sites, project offices
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction companies, general contractors, developersConstruction firms, project-based organizations

The Director Construction Controller primarily manages financial aspects and cost control, while the Construction Project Manager oversees project execution and delivery. Both roles require construction industry experience but focus on different project phases and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Director Construction Controller job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Controller - Construction

Motive Companies

Bellflower, CA

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Construction Controller
 
As our Construction Controller, can you imagine being at the center of High-Impact commercial construction and development projects across Southern California, where your work directly influences how projects are financed, executed, and scaled?
Being our Construction Controller goes far beyond closing the books; You'll own the financial engine behind active construction and development initiatives, multi-property portfolios, and operating businesses that include property management, hospitality, and restaurant operations.
Your leadership as our Construction Controller will shape how margins are protected, cash flow is optimized, and complex projects move from concept to completion with financial confidence.
Would you like to partner closely with ownership and project leadership to bring clarity to job costing, strengthen WIP accuracy, guide strategic investment decisions, and support sustainable growth across multiple entities?
If you thrive as a Construction Controller in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, enjoy solving complex financial challenges, and take pride in building disciplined systems that support real projects and real growth, this is an opportunity to leave your mark on a growing construction platform.
 Click 'APPLY' today!
 
Build the Financial Foundation of What Comes Next:
Our client is a well-established commercial construction general contractor and development firm with a diversified portfolio and an entrepreneurial mindset. This role sits at the center of the business, partnering closely with ownership, project management, and operations to ensure financial integrity across 13 active entities.
The Foundation We Provide:
  • Competitive Salary: $150,000 - $165,000 (W-2, full-time, exempt)
  • Long-Term Growth: Join a stable, growing organization with room to expand scope and leadership
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement options, and paid time off
  • Varied, Engaging Work: Exposure to construction, development, property management, hospitality, and restaurant operations
  • Collaborative Leadership Team: Direct partnership with principals, project managers, and operations leaders

Your Role in the Build:
  • Provide full financial oversight across multiple entities, including monthly financial statements, cash forecasting, intercompany reconciliations, audits, and tax reporting.
  • Lead construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, progress billings, prevailing wage and certified payroll, and subcontractor payments using Sage 300 CRE.
  • Oversee property management accounting, including property-level financials, budgets, tenant billings, property tax, and insurance renewals.
  • Manage hospitality and restaurant accounting, including QuickBooks and Toast systems, payroll, pooled tips, inventory valuation, sales tax filings, and license renewals.
  • Lead HR and administrative functions, including benefits administration, 401k, compliance, OSHA requirements, HR systems, and timekeeping.
  • Act as the primary liaison for IT systems and vendors, negotiating contracts and overseeing accounting and HR software platforms.
  • Manage and mentor a small accounting and HR team, including Payroll, Staff Accounting, Project Accounting, and HR support roles.
  • Collaborate closely with project management and executive leadership to support decision-making and strategic growth.
Your Tools for the Build:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics.
  • 7-10 years of accounting experience, with direct California construction accounting exposure.
  • Strong proficiency with Sage 300 CRE (Timberline) and advanced Excel.
  • Working knowledge of California construction laws, labor compliance, and multi-entity accounting
  • Experience managing complex, multi-entity financial structures
  • Commercial General Contractor experience
Preferred Experience
  • Yardi Breeze, QuickBooks Online, Toast POS
  • BambooHR and Exaktime
  • Audit preparation, tax compliance, and internal controls implementation
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
If you are excited by the opportunity to own the financial operations of a diverse construction and development portfolio, partner directly with leadership, and help shape the future of a growing organization, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and help build what comes next!

Key Words: Construction Controller, Construction Accounting, Sage 300 CRE, Job Costing, WIP, Multi-Entity Accounting, Property Management Accounting, Hospitality Accounting, Payroll, Certified Payroll, Prevailing Wage, Financial Reporting, Cash Forecasting, Internal Controls, Team Leadership, California Construction, Development Accounting.

 
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