Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller Position

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and support business performance for a construction-focused organization in Hayward, California. This role blends hands-on accounting leadership with contract administration, insurance coordination, and office oversight, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a multifaceted environment. The successful candidate will bring strong construction accounting expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial and operational processes accurate, organized, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate oversight of payables, receivables, ledger activity, and core financial processes.
• Manage project-based accounting tasks such as job costing, customer invoicing, collections, retention tracking, and vendor disbursements.
• Prepare reconciliations for bank accounts and company credit cards while maintaining reliable records in Quick Books.
• Produce monthly financial statements, management reports, cash flow updates, budgets, and forecasts to support decision-making.
• Maintain tax and compliance documentation, including W-9 records and annual 1099 preparation, and assist with periodic financial reporting cycles.
• Administer construction-related documentation by reviewing contracts, organizing subcontract agreements, and handling notices, waivers, and release paperwork.
• Support project launch and closeout requirements, monitor compliance obligations, and coordinate documentation with project teams and external partners.
• Oversee insurance administration by managing certificates of insurance, renewals, endorsements, compliance tracking, and communication with brokers, carriers, and project stakeholders.
• Supervise office operations, maintain administrative procedures, support leadership needs, and help manage employee onboarding records and company files.