Controller

An established construction organization in San Marcos, CA is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support key administrative functions. This is a direct hire opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader with strong construction accounting expertise, WIP reporting experience, and the ability to provide accurate financial insight to ownership.The Controller will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, supporting compliance, and leading accounting and administrative staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction accounting professional who wants stability, visibility with leadership, and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities- Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, HR-related accounting functions, general ledger activity, and account reconciliations.- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, along with WIP reporting, job costing, project financial reporting, and ownership analysis.- Manage construction-specific compliance requirements, including certified payroll, prevailing wage, contractor registrations, insurance compliance, bonding, and escrow accounts.- Coordinate year-end close, tax preparation, audits, insurance renewals, banking matters, LOC renewals, and Letters of Credit for captive insurance.- Supervise and support accounting and administrative personnel while maintaining strong internal controls and GAAP compliance.- Prepare and file applicable tax returns, including Heavy Vehicle, Business Property, and Sales Tax returns.Compensation and Benefits- Salary: $90,000 to $125,000 per year, depending on experience.- Job Type: Direct hire.- Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday.- Location: San Marcos, CA- Benefits include 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.Required Qualifications and Skills- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.- Construction accounting experience is required.- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.- Hands-on experience with WIP reporting and job costing is required.- Knowledge of certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements.- Strong Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word skills.- Experience working with CPAs, banks, bonding companies, and insurance providers.- Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.Preferred Qualifications- General Engineering Contractor or related construction industry experience.- Foundation for Construction Software experience.- Experience managing escrow accounts, bonding requests, LOC renewals, insurance audits, and contractor compliance.- Current Notary Public license or ability to maintain one.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:The pay transparency policy is available here:For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.