Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Creeks, Inc.

Design Division:
Corporate

Job Location:

Visalia or Clovis

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday: 9 hours / Friday: 4 hours

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Creeks is seeking a Controller to work under the direction of the CFO in our Design Division. This position will be primarily office work. Responsibilities for this position would include:

• Maintain accurate and complete financial books and records of the corporation, including assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, capital, and retained earnings.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Prepare and present financial statements and reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
• Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven insights.

• Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes, in coordination with department and project leaders.
• Monitor and analyze company wide financial performance, including revenue, margins, overhead, utilization, backlog, cash flow, and KPIs specific to professional services.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and consistent performance metrics for leadership.
• Conduct variance analysis and propose corrective actions to improve financial outcomes.

• Oversee divisional and project-level accounting, including job cost tracking, reconciliations, and margin analysis.
• Prepare and review WIP reports, project forecasts, and journal entries on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Partner with the COO to support project budgeting, WBS creation, and financial review processes.
• Ensure proper project setup and closeout in all financial systems and alignment with company standards.
• Collaborate with project managers and executives on pricing strategies, contract terms, and profitability improvement.

• Oversee the complete A/R cycle and all client invoicing, ensuring alignment with contract terms and required documentation.
• Manage subcontractor and vendor billing, including SOVs, lien waivers, retainage, and compliance tracking.
• Review monthly unbilled balances and drive timely invoicing and collections.
• Ensure accurate and compliant change order documentation and billing flows.

• Manage and issue subcontracts and vendor agreements, including large material purchases and associated change orders.
• Handle all project insurance and bonding requirements, including tracking and facilitation.
• Research tax requirements by project location, administer payments, and audit for compliance in collaboration with the corporate accountant.

• Coach and mentor staff to meet department objectives and support professional growth.
• Build and lead high‑performing finance and engineering support teams, establishing clear expectations, measurable goals, and a culture of accountability while being a go‑to mentor.
• Coach and develop team members through structured 1:1s, skill‑gap assessments, career roadmaps, and targeted training in technical accounting, finance, and engineering operations.
• Lead with transparency and communication, providing clear visibility into financial performance, project health, divisional health, and operational risks for engineering leadership.
• Elevate team decision‑making skills by teaching financial modeling and scenario analysis. Champion data‑driven leadership, ensuring decisions are backed by analysis, economics, and disciplined divisional evaluation.
• Build strong succession pipelines by identifying high‑potential talent and giving meaningful stretch assignments to accelerate development.
• Lead change management initiatives, helping teams adopt new systems, teaching forecasting methods, and driving operational success with clarity, partnership, and engagement.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and a CPA certification or MBA is…