<p>Successful Construction firm is looking for an experienced Division Controller to oversee the financial operations of our construction division in Palo Alto, California. This leadership role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual who can manage financial reporting, optimize accounting processes, and provide strategic insights to drive operational success. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of construction industry accounting and revenue recognition standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage all accounting and financial functions for the division, ensuring operational efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process, delivering timely and accurate financial results along with detailed variance analyses.</p><p>• Prepare and submit financial reports to the parent company, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and deadlines.</p><p>• Supervise cash flow management, including forecasting, collections, payments, and banking activities.</p><p>• Validate revenue recognition based on work-in-progress data, aligning with forecasts and documentation.</p><p>• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks across accounting workflows.</p><p>• Stay updated on technical accounting standards, particularly those relevant to construction revenue recognition, change orders, and claims.</p><p>• Provide executive leadership with actionable financial analyses and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting activities for our manufacturing operation in Santa Cruz, California. This role combines hands-on financial management with operational partnership, supporting accurate reporting, cost visibility, and informed decision-making across the plant. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting expertise and can balance day-to-day transactional oversight with higher-level analysis and planning.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct plant accounting activities, including ledger oversight, account balancing, period-end close, and preparation of financial reports.</p><p>• Record and review daily financial transactions to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely processing.</p><p>• Lead manufacturing cost accounting efforts by managing product costs, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and cost variances.</p><p>• Work closely with plant leadership to interpret financial results related to production output, labor efficiency, material usage, and operating performance.</p><p>• Track inventory trends, manufacturing spend, and production variances to support sound business decisions.</p><p>• Enhance accounting controls and standard procedures to protect financial integrity and improve reporting reliability.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual statements along with management reporting packages.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and cash planning activities for the site.</p><p>• Coordinate audit support, compliance documentation, and related financial records preparation.</p><p>• Evaluate financial and operational data to highlight patterns, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p>Posted by Recruiting Director Scott Moore</p>
<p>Colleen McAuliffe at Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to direct the accounting and financial activities of our construction business in San Jose, California. This role is well suited for a hands-on leader who is comfortable working in a lean environment, collaborating closely with company leadership, and translating financial data into practical guidance for the business. The position will play a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, supporting project-level financial oversight, and strengthening the company’s overall financial performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, organized, and completed on schedule.</p><p>• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, and oversee all closing activities at period end.</p><p>• Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash planning models to support business decisions and liquidity management.</p><p>• Track project financial performance through job costing, work-in-progress reporting, and revenue recognition oversight.</p><p>• Review billing activity such as progress invoices, retainage balances, change order impacts, and contract-related documentation.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable for vendors and subcontractors, including review of payment applications and compliance with payment terms.</p><p>• Monitor subcontractor requirements by confirming lien documentation, insurance records, and related project compliance materials are current.</p><p>• Partner with ownership, project managers, and operations leaders to deliver financial analysis and improve project profitability.</p><p>• Maintain internal controls, coordinate audit and tax preparation activities, and manage regulatory filings such as sales tax and business licensing.</p><p>• Supervise and develop accounting team members while improving workflows and promoting responsive service across the organization.</p>