Controller

Construction Company

Controller

San Diego, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Job Description

    A well-established company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller. The ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a collaborative mindset. This role oversees financial reporting, compliance, payroll, and day-to-day finance operations, while also contributing to financial strategy and offering insight-driven recommendations to company leadership. The Controller will work cross-functionally with HR and Operations to ensure alignment across budgeting, labor compliance, and business planning.

    This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite, Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00AM to 3:30PM with additional hours as needed to meet business demands.

    Salary Range: $110k - $150k

    We offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, and retirement plan with company match, opportunities for professional development, and more.

    ***Construction payroll experience is required for this role

    Responsibilities**:

    • Oversee monthly financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance tasks
    • Ensure all financial reporting and accounting practices comply with GAAP and internal policies
    • Support financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities
    • Oversee and ensure accuracy of weekly payroll including state/federal prevailing wage, payroll-related deductions, and benefits reporting
    • Manage labor compliance for prevailing wage subcontractors
    • Monitor and review insurance, fringe, and benefit programs, records, and invoices for accuracy, track down and correct discrepancies
    • Conduct financial audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
    • Coordinate monthly closing procedures and year-end financial activities
    • Collaborate with internal departments to support job-cost tracking and financial adjustments
    • Oversee asset management
    • Partner with HR on workforce compliance, reporting initiatives, and workforce planning where applicable
    • Oversee various annual reports and audits
    • May perform other duties as assigned

    Qualifications and Skills desired:

    • 4 year degree in Accounting/Finance
    • Must be proficient in account reconciliation, construction payroll, asset management, receivables, payables, financial auditing and reporting
    • Superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to accurately navigate large and detailed databases while working with confidential information
    • Collaborative and able to work effectively across multiple departments and levels of the company
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to adjust communications according to the audience
    • Minimum five years’ experience in Construction
    • Minimum one-two years’ experience managing staff, including at least one direct report
    • Must be able to pass a drug screen and a background check
    • Professional references are required

    Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled