Construction Accountant in Visalia

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Construction Controller

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Construction Controller to lead all financial operations for a growing construction company. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for job cost accuracy, financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, compliance, and building a high-performance accounting team.

This position is ideal for someone who understands construction from the inside out — not just accounting — and who can partner closely with operations and executive leadership to protect margins, improve processes, and drive profitability.

This is not a back-office role. You will be deeply involved with project managers, ownership, and day-to-day business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

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• Own month-end and year-end close with accurate, audit-ready financials
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• Prepare monthly financial statements, WIP schedules, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis
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• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
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• Provide clear financial insight to ownership on project performance and risks
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Construction Accounting & Job Cost

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• Maintain precise job cost accounting across all projects
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• Review budgets vs actuals and proactively flag overruns
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• Partner with Project Managers to ensure financials reflect operational reality
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• Manage WIP and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
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Cash Flow, AR/AP & Controls

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• Actively manage cash flow forecasting
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• Oversee billing, collections, retention tracking, and subcontractor payables
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• Maintain strong internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and GL
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• Support audits, bonding reviews, and banking relationships
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Systems & Process Improvement

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• Own accounting systems and ERP integrity
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• Improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
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• Implement best practices for transparency and accountability
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Team Leadership

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• Lead and develop accounting staff (AP, AR, Payroll, Admin)
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• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
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• Build a culture of urgency, accuracy, and continuous improvement
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Required Qualifications

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• 7–10+ years accounting experience with significant construction industry background
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• Proven expertise in job cost accounting and WIP reporting
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• Strong GAAP knowledge
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• Experience managing full accounting cycle (GL, AP, AR, payroll)
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• Demonstrated leadership of accounting teams
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• Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems
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• Advanced Excel skills
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• Strong communication skills with both financial and operational teams
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Qualifications

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• CPA or equivalent certification
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• Federal contracting experience (DCAA / FAR / certified payroll)
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• Experience supporting audits and bonding companies
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• ERP implementation or process-improvement background
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What Success Looks Like

Within your first 90 days, you will:

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• Have full command of company financials and job cost structure
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• Deliver clean, timely month-end closes
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• Implement a reliable cash flow forecast
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• Identify control gaps and improvement opportunities
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• Build strong relationships with Project Managers and leadership
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• Provide actionable financial reporting to ownership
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Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance incentives and benefits. Growth opportunity for high performers, including potential CFO track.

To Apply

Please submit your resume along with a brief cover note outlining your construction accounting experience and why you’re interested in