Controller

Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to direct the accounting and financial activities of our construction business in San Jose, California. This role is well suited for a hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a lean environment, collaborating closely with company leadership, and translating financial data into practical guidance for the business. The position will play a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, supporting project-level financial oversight, and strengthening the company's overall financial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the company's accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, organized, and completed on schedule.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and oversee all closing activities at period end.
• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash planning models to support business decisions and liquidity management.
• Track project financial performance through job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition oversight.
• Review billing activity such as progress invoices, retainage balances, change order impacts, and contract-related documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable for vendors and subcontractors, including review of payment applications and compliance with payment terms.
• Monitor subcontractor requirements by confirming lien documentation, insurance records, and related project compliance materials are current.
• Partner with ownership, project managers, and operations leaders to deliver financial analysis and improve project profitability.
• Maintain internal controls, coordinate audit and tax preparation activities, and manage regulatory filings such as sales tax and business licensing.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members while improving workflows and promoting responsive service across the organization.