Divisional Controller

Our client, a fast-growing company in the Santa Ana, CA area, is looking to add a Division Controller to their team. 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Own job costing for the division — ensuring accurate cost coding, tracking margins, and monitoring over/under billings and change orders
• Lead month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting for division leadership
• Manage accounts receivable, including aging, collections, and billing accuracy
• Oversee compliance reporting requirements tied to public works/government-funded projects
• Manage subcontractor compliance, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, and payment documentation
• Support WIP (work-in-progress) schedule preparation and analysis for ongoing projects
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes and internal controls
• Serve as a key financial partner to operations and project management teams

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience in a project-based industry
• Strong knowledge of job cost accounting, journal entries, and monthly close
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems
• Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with process improvement

This is a full-time, in-office role (5 days a week).