{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"ef220c008dc15a4c70b364b0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef220c008dc15a4c70b364b0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef220c008dc15a4c70b364b0","title":"Controller","description":"Summary\n\nA growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the transition of its accounting operations from an outsourced function to a fully developed in-house department. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing company financials while remaining closely involved in construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, forecasting, and project profitability.\n\nThe ideal candidate comes from a construction or specialty contractor environment and understands both corporate accounting and the project-level financials that drive a contracting business. This person will work directly with ownership, leadership, and Project Managers while building the accounting team, systems, and processes needed to support continued growth.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully functioning internal accounting department\nBuild, hire, train, and develop the accounting team as the company grows\nEstablish accounting procedures, internal controls, reporting standards, and scalable financial processes\nOversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close\nPrepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting\nOwn WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition\nMonitor project budgets, actual and committed costs, billings, and projected margins\nReview cost-to-complete, underbillings, overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance\nPartner directly with Project Managers to identify cost variances, potential overruns, and changes in projected profitability\nReview job cost reports and provide actionable financial information to operations and ownership\nManage forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning\nMonitor progress billing, retainage, collections, change orders, and project cash flow\nEnsure accurate accounting for construction contracts and project-related transactions\nCoordinate with external CPAs, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and financial partners\nProvide ownership and senior leadership with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations\nDevelop the accounting infrastructure needed to support continued company growth\nRequirements\n5+ years of progressive accounting experience\nConstruction accounting experience strongly preferred\nExperience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior construction accounting professional\nStrong understanding of WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction financials\nExperience analyzing cost-to-complete, project margins, underbillings/overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance\nStrong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close\nExperience working directly with Project Managers and construction operations teams\nProven ability to establish or improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems\nLeadership experience with the ability to build and develop an accounting team\nStrong Excel, financial analysis, and reporting skills\nExperience with construction accounting or ERP platforms preferred\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills\nComfortable being a hands-on Controller rather than solely overseeing the department\nPreferred Background\nMechanical contractor\nPlumbing contractor\nHVAC contractor\nElectrical contractor\nGeneral contractor\nSpecialty construction contractor\n\nExperience within a project-based construction environment where job costing, WIP, progress billing, and project profitability are central to financial reporting is strongly preferred.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive salary based on experience\nPerformance-based bonus potential\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k)\nPaid holidays and PTO\nDirect exposure to company ownership and senior leadership\nOpportunity to build and lead the accounting department from the ground up\nLong-term advancement opportunity with a growing mechanical contractor","company":"RimePro","rawCompany":"rimepro","city":"Fullerton","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-22T16:42:15.836Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"},{"code":"237990","title":"Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction","slug":"other-heavy-and-civil-engineering-construction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Summary\n\nA growing mechanical contractor is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the transition of its accounting operations from an outsourced function to a fully developed in-house department. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for overseeing company financials while remaining closely involved in construction accounting, WIP reporting, job costing, forecasting, and project profitability.\n\nThe ideal candidate comes from a construction or specialty contractor environment and understands both corporate accounting and the project-level financials that drive a contracting business. This person will work directly with ownership, leadership, and Project Managers while building the accounting team, systems, and processes needed to support continued growth.\n\nKey Responsibilities\nLead the transition from outsourced accounting to a fully functioning internal accounting department\nBuild, hire, train, and develop the accounting team as the company grows\nEstablish accounting procedures, internal controls, reporting standards, and scalable financial processes\nOversee AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close\nPrepare and review monthly financial statements and management reporting\nOwn WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and revenue recognition\nMonitor project budgets, actual and committed costs, billings, and projected margins\nReview cost-to-complete, underbillings, overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance\nPartner directly with Project Managers to identify cost variances, potential overruns, and changes in projected profitability\nReview job cost reports and provide actionable financial information to operations and ownership\nManage forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning\nMonitor progress billing, retainage, collections, change orders, and project cash flow\nEnsure accurate accounting for construction contracts and project-related transactions\nCoordinate with external CPAs, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and financial partners\nProvide ownership and senior leadership with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations\nDevelop the accounting infrastructure needed to support continued company growth\nRequirements\n5+ years of progressive accounting experience\nConstruction accounting experience strongly preferred\nExperience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior construction accounting professional\nStrong understanding of WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and construction financials\nExperience analyzing cost-to-complete, project margins, underbillings/overbillings, and budget-to-actual performance\nStrong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statements, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close\nExperience working directly with Project Managers and construction operations teams\nProven ability to establish or improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems\nLeadership experience with the ability to build and develop an accounting team\nStrong Excel, financial analysis, and reporting skills\nExperience with construction accounting or ERP platforms preferred\nStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills\nComfortable being a hands-on Controller rather than solely overseeing the department\nPreferred Background\nMechanical contractor\nPlumbing contractor\nHVAC contractor\nElectrical contractor\nGeneral contractor\nSpecialty construction contractor\n\nExperience within a project-based construction environment where job costing, WIP, progress billing, and project profitability are central to financial reporting is strongly preferred.\n\nCompensation & Benefits\nCompetitive salary based on experience\nPerformance-based bonus potential\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k)\nPaid holidays and PTO\nDirect exposure to company ownership and senior leadership\nOpportunity to build and lead the accounting department from the ground up\nLong-term advancement opportunity with a growing mechanical contractor","datePosted":"2026-08-22T16:42:15.836Z","dateModified":"2026-08-22T16:42:15.836Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"RimePro","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Fullerton","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"ef220c008dc15a4c70b364b0"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/ef220c008dc15a4c70b364b0"}}