We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and finance operations for a growing project-driven organization in California. This onsite leadership role is ideal for a hands-on candidate who can strengthen financial processes, deliver meaningful business insight, and support executive decision-making. The position offers the opportunity to improve reporting capabilities, enhance operational visibility, and contribute to a technology-focused finance environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily accounting and financial activities across multiple operating locations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership to deliver financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations that support operational and strategic decisions.<br>• Oversee accounting within a project-based cost structure, including detailed job cost tracking, reporting, and performance analysis.<br>• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, prepare financial statements, and ensure timely completion of reconciliations.<br>• Administer multi-state sales tax processes by reviewing tax treatment, monitoring nexus exposure, and supporting ongoing compliance requirements.<br>• Drive enhancements to enterprise systems, reporting workflows, and finance-related technology initiatives, including support for future system-related projects when needed.<br>• Build and refine reporting tools using advanced Excel and business intelligence platforms to improve access to key financial and operational metrics.<br>• Work with internal databases and source systems to increase data reliability, improve reporting efficiency, and streamline finance workflows.<br>• Identify inefficiencies in current processes, recommend practical solutions, and implement improvements that increase accuracy, automation, and overall effectiveness.

• At least 7 years of experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership position.<br>• Background in construction, manufacturing, or another business with project-based accounting complexity.<br>• Demonstrated expertise in job costing and financial oversight within an operational environment.<br>• Strong knowledge of multi-state sales tax compliance, including nexus evaluation and tax application review.<br>• Experience working with ERP platforms, with added value placed on familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or comparable systems.<br>• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas, dynamic reporting, and development of analytical workbooks.<br>• Experience creating dashboards or reports with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools.<br>• Comfort working with databases or data environments such as Access, SQL-based systems, Dataverse, or similar platforms.

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