Controller- Construction

Controller Construction

Berkeley CA (Onsite)

$140000$160000 base DOE bonus potential

Generous benefits 401(k) with company match

Our client a 4th-generation family-owned and operated subcontractor construction company is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations. This is a high-visibility onsite role ideal for an Accounting Manager ready to step into a Controller position.

What Youll Do

• Lead full-cycle accounting month-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements and management reports
• Manage WIP job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Oversee cost accounting and project financials
• Handle union accounting reporting and payroll coordination
• Assist with lien releases and project documentation
• Complete customer and project pre-qualification packages
• Support budgeting and forecasting initiatives
• Manage banking relationships including line of credit reporting and covenant compliance
• Support HR-related accounting functions (medical insurance pension programs)
• Serve as the financial lead for the office supporting ownership and leadership

What Theyre Looking For

• 510 years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Construction industry experience REQUIRED (GC or subcontractor)
• Strong cost accounting and WIP reporting experience
• Experience with $10M$20M revenue environments
• Hands-on professional comfortable owning all aspects of accounting
• Vista by Viewpoint software experience REQUIRED
• Ability to communicate professionally with banks and AR customers
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (highly preferred)

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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.