Construction Controller
$95k - $105kTGG Accounting
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Construction Controller (Accounting)
Location: Pacific Palisades, CA
Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office) 9AM - 4PM hours
About the Company
Join a respected, family-owned luxury residential construction firm that has spent more than three decades building some of the most distinctive custom homes in Southern California.
About the Role
As demand continues to grow, we're adding a dedicated Construction Controller to help support a thriving pipeline of multimillion-dollar projects. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where your work directly impacts project success, operational efficiency, and continued company growth.
Very manageable workload for an experienced Construction Controller with the company currently generating approx. $20M+ annually.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle construction accounting activities across multiple active projects
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Prepare and manage construction invoicing
- Maintain accurate project job costing and cost tracking
- Administer construction contracts and supporting documentation
- Prepare and submit bank draw packages
- Handle certified payroll reporting and weekly payroll submissions
- Manage lien waivers and subcontractor compliance documentation
- Maintain subcontractor agreements, W-9s, and vendor records
- Prepare and process annual 1099 reporting
- Assist with insurance reporting and project-related financial administration
- Partner closely with project management and company leadership to support project execution
- Help improve accounting workflows and support future system enhancements
Qualifications
- 5+ years of construction accounting experience
- Experience within residential, commercial, multifamily, or general construction environments
- Strong QuickBooks experience
- Proven job costing experience
- Experience managing lien waivers
- Approving certified payroll for subcontractors
- Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and construction invoicing
- Experience supporting multiple concurrent construction projects
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams and leadership
Required Skills
- 7-10+ years of construction accounting experience
- Experience with additional construction or real estate accounting software platforms
- Background supporting high-volume project environments
- Familiarity with subcontractor compliance and certified payroll processes
- Degree not required
- Previous "controller" titles not required
Pay range and compensation package
- Compensation: $95,000 - $105,000 annual base salary
- Hybrid schedule
- Annual performance and holiday bonus opportunity
- Weekly payroll
- Potential overtime compensation when business needs require additional support
This position is a hybrid role and is not fully remote. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without employer sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Vacancy posted 7 days ago
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