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Energy Jobline ZR lists this Construction Accountant in Visalia opportunity in visalia, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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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
Own month-end and year-end close with accurate, audit-ready financials
Prepare monthly financial statements, WIP schedules, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Provide clear financial insight to ownership on project performance and risks
Construction Accounting & Job Cost
Maintain precise job cost accounting across all projects
Review budgets vs actuals and proactively flag overruns
Partner with Project Managers to ensure financials reflect operational reality
Manage WIP and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP
Cash Flow, AR/AP & Controls
Actively manage cash flow forecasting
Oversee billing, collections, retention tracking, and subcontractor payables
Maintain strong internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and GL
Support audits, bonding reviews, and banking relationships
Systems & Process Improvement
Own accounting systems and ERP integrity
Improve workflows, reporting accuracy, and efficiency
Implement best practices for transparency and accountability
Team Leadership
Lead and develop accounting staff (AP, AR, Payroll, Admin)
Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
Build a culture of urgency, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
7-10+ years accounting experience with significant construction industry background
Proven expertise in job cost accounting and WIP reporting
Strong GAAP knowledge
Experience managing full accounting cycle (GL, AP, AR, payroll)
Demonstrated leadership of accounting teams
Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems
Advanced Excel skills
Strong communication skills with both financial and operational teams
Qualifications
CPA or equivalent certification
Federal contracting experience (DCAA / FAR / certified payroll)
Experience supporting audits and bonding companies
ERP implementation or process-improvement background
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 90 days, you will:
Have full command of company financials and job cost structure
Deliver clean, timely month-end closes
Implement a reliable cash flow forecast
Identify control gaps and improvement opportunities
Build strong relationships with Project Managers and leadership
Provide actionable financial reporting to ownership
Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience, plus performance incentives and benefits. Growth opportunity for high performers, including potential CFO track.
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Worksite address
visalia, CA, 93290, US
Who can apply
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