Controller

Job Description

Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing company that is looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations for a multi-entity organization based in Rocklin, California. This role requires a detail-oriented leader with expertise in percentage of completion accounting and a strong grasp of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and insightful analysis to support strategic business decisions. For more information regarding this position, please call Lisa Cole at .

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and intercompany reconciliations.

• Oversee the timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Implement and manage percentage of completion revenue recognition for long-term projects, adhering to GAAP standards.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies at federal, state, and local levels.

• Prepare financial reports for individual entities and consolidate company-wide financial statements.

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.

• Collaborate with project managers to monitor budgets, analyze costs, and evaluate contract profitability.

• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to facilitate successful audits and tax filings.

• Support strategic planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes with actionable financial insights.

• Optimize financial systems and internal controls to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven expertise in percentage of completion accounting, preferably in construction or project-based industries.

• Strong technical skills in consolidations, multi-entity accounting, and GAAP compliance.

• Familiarity with financial systems such as NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

• Demonstrated success in improving financial processes and reporting accuracy.

• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Full-time