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CALTEC Corp. · 5 hours ago

Controller

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

CALTEC Corp. is dedicated to delivering high-quality construction services with a commitment to client satisfaction. The Controller will oversee the financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance, while also collaborating with various departments to maintain financial health and support company growth.

Construction

Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of the accounting department, including AP, AR, payroll, general ledger, and job cost accounting

Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and internal company standards

Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, including ongoing job cost tracking and variance analysis

Attend internal Project Kick Off Meetings and oversee project set up

Oversee subcontractor compliance (certificates of insurance, lien waivers, W-9s)

Manage billing processes: progress billing (AIA forms), change orders, pay applications, and retention tracking

Oversee the collections process to ensure timely client payments, apply payments, and make deposits

Partner closely with project managers and operations to analyze project performance, monitor costs, revenue recognition, and identify financial risks/opportunities

Oversee cash flow management, including forecasting, payables timing, collections, and working capital management

Support external audits, tax preparation, bonding requirements, and lender reporting

Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance

Prepare and analyze WIP and job cost reports, collaborating with project managers to recommend budget adjustments

Prepare timely monthly, semi-annual, and annual financial closings and lead associated closing routines

Drive process improvements, technology adoption, and system optimization to increase efficiency and financial clarity

Qualification

Construction accountingGAAP complianceProject accountingFinancial reportingSage 100 ContractorExcel proficiencyLeadership skillsAnalytical abilitiesTax lawsProblem-solvingInterpersonal skills

Required

Strong experience in construction-industry accounting or a closely related heavy-industrial or civil-construction business, ideally with public works projects

Proven ability working across departments (operations, project management, executive leadership) to implement best-practice financial processes and controls while mentoring accounting staff

Deep understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or comparable), internal controls, compliance, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow management

Expertise in project accounting: job costing, cost tracking, revenue recognition, change-order tracking, and project profitability analysis

Excellent financial reporting skills — able to produce timely, accurate financial statements and management reports for leadership and stakeholders

A proactive, problem-solving mindset with high ethical standards, integrity, and a commitment to quality and safety

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)

4+ years experience in a Controller role, with at least 4 years in a the construction industry

Strong understanding of construction accounting practices, including percentage-of-completion, job costing, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and financial reporting

Proficient in construction accounting software (Sage 100 Contractor experience required)

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)

Experience with ERP migrations and new system implementations preferred

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with AIA billing procedures and lien laws

Experience with union payroll, certified payroll, and government/commercial contract billing

Knowledge of local, state, and federal tax laws affecting the construction industry especially California