Controller Job at Turner Staffing Group, Valencia, CA

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  • Turner Staffing Group
  • Valencia, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Reports To: President / Owner

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly self-sufficient Controller to oversee all accounting and financial functions for a growing heavy civil construction company. This is a department-of-one position—ideal for a hands-on professional who thrives in both day-to-day accounting operations and strategic financial oversight. The Controller will lead financial reporting, job costing, forecasting, and compliance initiatives while completing an ongoing ERP migration and ensuring the company's continued financial strength.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

  • Own and execute the full monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
  • Prepare and analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
  • Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure GAAP compliance.

Job Costing & Work in Progress (WIP)

  • Manage detailed job cost accounting across multiple construction projects.
  • Prepare WIP schedules and oversee percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting.
  • Partner with project managers and operations teams to track budget-to-actual performance and identify cost trends.

Forecasting & Financial Planning

  • Develop short- and long-term financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and cost analyses.
  • Support leadership with scenario modeling and profitability assessments by project, division, and client.

ERP & Systems Management

  • Lead the completion of the ERP migration and optimize workflows post-implementation.
  • Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and efficient use of the ERP system across accounting and operations.

Operational Accounting

  • Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, and bank reconciliations.
  • Manage vendor and subcontractor payments, lien releases, and retention tracking.
  • Handle company licensing, bonding, insurance renewals, and compliance documentation.

Compliance & Audit

  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including payroll tax filings and contractor licensing.
  • Coordinate with external CPA firms for annual financial reviews, audits, and tax filings.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within construction, heavy civil, or infrastructure sectors.
  • Strong understanding of construction accounting, job cost structures, and percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
  • Proven ability to manage month-end close, forecasting, and WIP reporting independently.
  • ERP implementation or migration experience (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Foundation, CMiC, Sage 300, or similar).
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with project management and timekeeping systems.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Personality & Work Style Fit

  • Hands-on and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving instincts.
  • Comfortable being a one-person accounting department while partnering cross-functionally with project managers and leadership.
  • Able to balance tactical work (AP, payroll, reconciliations) with strategic oversight (forecasting, cost control, financial planning).

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
  • PTO, holidays, and professional development support.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, For subcontractor, Local area,

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