Posted August 21, 2026
Controller
Robert Half
San Jose, CA, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to provide part-time financial leadership for a growing construction company in California. This role is ideal for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can guide daily financial operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help maintain compliance across the business. The position offers scheduling flexibility while giving the selected candidate meaningful influence over accounting processes, financial visibility, and year-end readiness.
Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting activities and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Produce monthly and annual financial reports that support informed business decisions and leadership review.
• Lead the close cycle at month-end and year-end, including reconciliations, adjustments, and final reporting preparation.
• Partner with external tax advisors to organize filings, deliver required documentation, and support annual tax preparation.
• Maintain adherence to construction-related financial regulations, reporting standards, and documentation requirements.
• Prepare schedules and supporting materials for audits and other financial reviews conducted by outside parties.
• Track cash position and evaluate overall financial performance to help leadership plan effectively.
• Assess existing accounting workflows and internal controls, then recommend and implement practical improvements.
• Support project-based accounting functions such as job costing and financial tracking across active construction work.
• Preserve complete and reliable financial records to ensure accurate reporting and operational transparency.• At least 5 years of accounting or controllership experience, including leadership responsibility within a small to mid-sized construction business.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, close processes, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reporting, and year-end financial documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while serving as a trusted financial lead for the organization.
• Proven skill in reviewing accounting procedures and improving controls, efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Familiarity with preparing financial information for outside accounting or tax firms.
• Experience with Foundation Software is highly preferred; experience with other construction accounting platforms is also valued.
Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting activities and ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Produce monthly and annual financial reports that support informed business decisions and leadership review.
• Lead the close cycle at month-end and year-end, including reconciliations, adjustments, and final reporting preparation.
• Partner with external tax advisors to organize filings, deliver required documentation, and support annual tax preparation.
• Maintain adherence to construction-related financial regulations, reporting standards, and documentation requirements.
• Prepare schedules and supporting materials for audits and other financial reviews conducted by outside parties.
• Track cash position and evaluate overall financial performance to help leadership plan effectively.
• Assess existing accounting workflows and internal controls, then recommend and implement practical improvements.
• Support project-based accounting functions such as job costing and financial tracking across active construction work.
• Preserve complete and reliable financial records to ensure accurate reporting and operational transparency.• At least 5 years of accounting or controllership experience, including leadership responsibility within a small to mid-sized construction business.
• Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, including job costing, close processes, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience supporting audits, compliance reporting, and year-end financial documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a part-time capacity while serving as a trusted financial lead for the organization.
• Proven skill in reviewing accounting procedures and improving controls, efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Familiarity with preparing financial information for outside accounting or tax firms.
• Experience with Foundation Software is highly preferred; experience with other construction accounting platforms is also valued.
