Division Controller

Position Overview

We are seeking a Division Controller to support our operations teams in Huntington Beach, CA. This in-office role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment and enjoys partnering closely with operations to drive financial performance and improve business processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review job cost reports with Project Managers to ensure accuracy and proper cost coding by job and phase
• Maintain detailed knowledge of assigned jobs including gross profit, margin trends, over/under billings, and pending change orders
• Partner with operations teams to proactively identify cost issues and improve financial visibility across projects
• Support leadership with financial insights that help improve project performance and operational decision-making
• Help refine reporting processes to improve clarity, accuracy, and timeliness of project financial data
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and identify at-risk accounts
• Partner with Project Managers to improve billing accuracy and collection timelines
• Coincide with subcontractors and clients to resolve billing and payment issues
• Document collection efforts and escalate cash flow risks when necessary
• Enter invoices, accruals, and journal entries accurately and on time
• Support monthly close activities to ensure deadlines are met and financial results are accurate
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and strengthen financial processes as the business scales
• Process petty cash checks for apprentices and coordinate posting with accounting
• Pay state and union training funds
• Compliance and Public Works Support
• Support accounting and reporting requirements for California public works projects
• Handle OCIP and UCIP workers compensation reporting
• Ensure compliance documentation is complete before payment processing
• Email subcontractors based on invoices and request outstanding compliance documentation required for payment release
• Process Improvement and Operational Support
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and internal controls
• Help implement improvements that increase efficiency and support the needs of a growing organization
• Act as a resource to operations teams to ensure financial processes support project execution and profitability

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience in construction
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, journal entries, and monthly close
• NetSuite Experience Required
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems
• Detail-oriented and accountable
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations teams in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with process improvement and operational support

What We Offer

• Be part of a growing company with real impact on the ground floor
• Work closely with operations and finance leadership
• Strong benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO
• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Collaborative culture
• This is a full-time, in-office role (5 days a week).

Pay Range

The Pay Range For This Role Is 150,000.00 - 170,000.00 USD per year, depending on position qualifications, job related skills and experience, education, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits packages that include health insurance, retirement plans, vacation, and other employee assistance offerings.