• Ontario, California
  • $180,000
4 days ago

Job Description

Construction Controller

Location: Ontario - On-Site
Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
Bonus Opportunity: Up to $20,000 annually, paid quarterly ($5,000 per quarter)

10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
Significant experience within the construction industry
Multi-entity accounting and financial management experience
Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Experience leading accounting teams and developing talent
Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capabilities
Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) preferred

Are you a strategic financial leader with a strong background in construction accounting and multi-entity operations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can influence business decisions, improve financial performance, and lead high-performing teams?

If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing organization as its next Controller.

We're seeking a hands-on leader who can see both the big picture and the smallest details. This role goes beyond traditional accounting. You'll serve as a key business partner to executive leadership, helping drive profitability, strengthen financial controls, and support long-term growth across multiple business entities.

What You'll Own
As Controller, you'll oversee all accounting and financial operations while providing the leadership and strategic insight necessary to support company-wide success.

Financial Leadership & Strategy
Lead all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, costing, and financial reporting activities
Provide executive leadership with meaningful financial analysis, trends, and recommendations
Evaluate company performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency
Support strategic planning and growth initiatives across multiple entities
️ Construction & Multi-Entity Accounting
Oversee complex, multi-entity accounting operations
Ensure accurate financial reporting across all business units
Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and consolidations
Maintain strong internal controls and financial compliance
Reporting & Compliance
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Oversee preparation of financial statements and management reports
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
Coordinate annual audits and work directly with external auditors
Support tax reporting and regulatory requirements
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Build scalable processes and improve reporting efficiencies
Partner with leadership across Operations, HR, and Executive Management

What We're Looking For
Required Experience


Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CPA or equivalent professional credential highly preferred
The Ideal Candidate

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Numbers & Facts

LocationOntario, California
Salary$180,000

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Closeunmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Growthunmatched
  • Cash Flowunmatched
  • Cash Managementunmatched
  • Constructionunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • County Ordinancesunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Analysisunmatched
  • Financial Complianceunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Financial Strategyunmatched
  • Financial Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • J D Edwardsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Operational Improvementunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Tax Reportingunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched

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