Financial Controller

The Controller serves as the primary financial partner to the Owner and is responsible for the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, cash flow strategy, and internal controls. This is a high ownership role for a seasoned construction accounting professional who thrives in a hands on environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and wants to make a direct impact on the financial health and growth of a company they can take pride in. You will own the numbers — and your work will be felt across every job we run. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Close Own the full accounting cycle: general ledger, AP, AR, payroll entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Owner. Manage the year-end close and serve as primary contact for the external CPA firm on tax filings and reviewed/compiled financials. Prepare and issue annual 1099s and W-2s. Cash Flow & Financial Strategy Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to advise the Owner on the timing of large capital expenditures and outflows. Lead the annual budgeting process and manage financial KPI dashboards, including Gross Margin by job type, backlog, and DSO. Review and approve AP, vendor terms, and subcontractor payments; manage credit lines and banking relationships. Construction Accounting & Job Costing Lead the Work-in-Progress (WIP) process, including over/under billings and percentage-of-completion calculations. Produce job profitability reports and post-mortems that inform better bids and tighter field execution. Ensure all labor, materials, and subcontractor costs are accurately coded to specific jobs in Foundation Software. Compliance, Controls & External Relations Design and enforce financial policies, approval thresholds, and risk management strategies to protect the company. Maintain active Certificates of Insurance (COI) for all subcontractors; manage workers' compensation, general liability, and auto insurance renewals and audits. Support bonding and banking relationships — prepare financial packages for sureties and lenders as the company scales. Serve as primary contact for external CPAs (tax/audit) and bonding/surety agents. Document key finance processes so the company is not dependent on any one person's knowledge. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience/skill set. 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in construction job costing. Demonstrated experience owning month end and year end close processes. Proficiency in Foundation Software or a comparable construction ERP system. Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and reporting. Preferred CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.

Experience with WIP reporting, percentage of completion accounting, and certified payroll.

Proven ability to serve as a financial business partner directly to ownership or executive leadership.

Background working within a small to mid size construction or trades company.

Pay:

$80,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Are you currently located within 40 minutes of Carpinteria, CA 93013?

Experience:

Accounting:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person Financial Controller Carpinteria, CA 93013 $80,000

• $90,000 a year
• Full-time $80,000
• $90,000 a year
• Full-time The Controller serves as the primary financial partner to the Owner and is responsible for the full accounting cycle, financial reporting, cash flow strategy, and internal controls.

This is a high ownership role for a seasoned construction accounting professional who thrives in a hands on environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and wants to make a direct impact on the financial health and growth of a company they can take pride in. You will own the numbers — and your work will be felt across every job we run. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Close Own the full accounting cycle: general ledger, AP, AR, payroll entries, bank and credit card reconciliations, and month-end close. Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Owner. Manage the year-end close and serve as primary contact for the external CPA firm on tax filings and reviewed/compiled financials. Prepare and issue annual 1099s and W-2s. Cash Flow & Financial Strategy Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts to advise the Owner on the timing of large capital expenditures and outflows. Lead the annual budgeting process and manage financial KPI dashboards, including Gross Margin by job type, backlog, and DSO. Review and approve AP, vendor terms, and subcontractor payments; manage credit lines and banking relationships. Construction Accounting & Job Costing Lead the Work-in-Progress (WIP) process, including over/under billings and percentage-of-completion calculations. Produce job profitability reports and post-mortems that inform better bids and tighter field execution. Ensure all labor, materials, and subcontractor costs are accurately coded to specific jobs in Foundation Software. Compliance, Controls & External Relations Design and enforce financial policies, approval thresholds, and risk management strategies to protect the company. Maintain active Certificates of Insurance (COI) for all subcontractors; manage workers' compensation, general liability, and auto insurance renewals and audits. Support bonding and banking relationships — prepare financial packages for sureties and lenders as the company scales. Serve as primary contact for external CPAs (tax/audit) and bonding/surety agents. Document key finance processes so the company is not dependent on any one person's knowledge. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience/skill set. 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in construction job costing. Demonstrated experience owning month end and year end close processes. Proficiency in Foundation Software or a comparable construction ERP system. Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and reporting. Preferred CPA or CMA designation strongly preferred.

Experience with WIP reporting, percentage of completion accounting, and certified payroll.

Proven ability to serve as a financial business partner directly to ownership or executive leadership.

Background working within a small to mid size construction or trades company.

Pay:

$80,000.00

• $90,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Are you currently located within 40 minutes of Carpinteria, CA 93013?

Experience:

Accounting:

3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person