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Controller- Must come from Construction IndustryLocation: In office, full time Ontario, CA.Salary Range: $120,000 to $150,000Bonus: DiscretionaryIndustry: Construction, Union ContractorSoftware: Sage 300 preferredOverviewA well established construction company is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This is a hands on role for a construction accounting professional who can own the books, manage payroll, oversee AP and AR, and support leadership with accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate comes from a construction environment, understands union reporting, and is comfortable working in a fast paced, in office setting.This role supervises one accounting team member and works closely with AP and AR support staff. The Controller will be responsible for day to day accounting operations, monthly financials, banking, audits, payroll, and subcontractor compliance including lien releases.Key Responsibilities• Lead all accounting operations for the company• Prepare monthly financial statements and internal reporting• Manage bank reconciliations and cash flow• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes• Run or oversee in house payroll for approximately 100 to 200 employees• Handle union reporting and compliance• Manage subcontractor billing, payment processing, and lien releases• Coordinate audits and support external accountants• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls• Supervise one direct report and support accounting staff• Work closely with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planningRequirements• Minimum 5 plus years of experience in construction accounting• Experience as a Controller, Senior Bookkeeper, or Senior Accountant• Strong understanding of union payroll and union reporting• Experience with in house payroll for construction employees• Sage 300 experience highly preferred• CPA preferred but not required• Strong experience with reconciliations, banking, and monthly financials• Experience managing AP, AR, and subcontractor releases• Detail oriented, organized, and dependable• Comfortable working full time in officeWhy Join• Stable, established construction company• High impact role with full ownership of accounting operations• Direct access to leadership• Competitive base salary plus discretionary bonusAt a high level, a Controller:Owns the booksThey are responsible for all accounting activity, making sure every dollar is recorded correctly. This includes the general ledger, journal entries, and month end close.Produces financial statementsThey prepare monthly financials such as the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow report so leadership knows how the business is actually performing.Manages cash and bankingThey handle bank reconciliations, monitor cash flow, and make sure the company can meet payroll and pay vendors on time.Oversees payrollIn many companies, especially construction, the Controller runs or oversees in house payroll, including taxes, benefits, and union reporting if applicable.Runs AP and ARThey manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, making sure bills get paid, invoices go out, and money gets collected.Ensures complianceThey handle tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting. In construction this also includes union reporting, certified payroll, and subcontractor compliance such as lien releases.Supports leadership decisionsThey help ownership and executives with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning by giving them accurate numbers to base decisions on.Builds and improves systemsThey maintain and improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or other ERPs.