Financial Controller

Robert Half is delighted to be partnering with our client who is seeking a new Controller due to growth. This is an amazing opportunity to join a well-established commercial construction company, with a fabulous culture.

Location San Jose CA

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ON-SITE ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations, managing an eight-person accounting team across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, billing, job costing, cash management, and fixed assets.
• .Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and construction accounting standards.
• Manage the monthly close process, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and variance analysis while identifying opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, job costing, project profitability, backlog, revenue recognition, and cost forecasting to ensure accurate project financial reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations to improve forecasting, billing, collections, and overall project financial performance.
• Manage banking relationships, cash management, debt compliance, and working capital to support the company's financial health.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures while ensuring compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, sureties, and insurance providers.
• Review customer contracts, change orders, billing terms, and financial risks to protect company profitability and cash flow.
• Oversee payroll compliance, labor reporting, employee benefit accounting, and related regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvements, accounting system enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
• Develop and monitor key financial metrics, including revenue, gross margin, WIP, cash flow, accounts receivable, working capital, backlog, and departmental performance.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.