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Controller

Irvine, CA 92612

Posted: 01/15/2026 Job Titles: ACCT - Controller Job Number: 5650 Pay Rate: 190,000

Job Description

Controller Opportunity
We are partnering with a well-established, mid-market construction firm in Southern California to identify a Controller to lead accounting operations and support continued growth.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role within a lean finance organization, working closely with executive leadership and operational teams.
The Opportunity
The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function for a multi-project construction environment with a strong and active backlog. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being embedded in the business and partnering directly with operations.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Oversee the monthly close and financial reporting process

  • Manage job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and percentage-of-completion reporting

  • Ensure accurate project margin tracking and cost controls

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and backlog visibility

  • Maintain strong internal controls and accounting processes

  • Lead and develop a small accounting team

  • Partner closely with project managers and operations leadership
What We’re Looking For
Required experience:

  • Prior Controller or senior accounting experience within construction or project-based environments

  • Deep knowledge of job costing, WIP, and POC accounting

  • Experience working in lean accounting teams with hands-on responsibility

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data to non-finance partners

Preferred experience:

  • Multi-entity or multi-division environments

  • Experience supporting growing or evolving organizations
Work Environment & Compensation

  • On-site role (5 days/week)

  • Competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and benefits package

  • Compensation flexibility for candidates with strong, directly relevant experience

Meet Your Recruiter

David Wells
Manager, Executive Search

With almost 20 years’ experience recruiting for accounting and finance, David Wells is an accomplished executive search manager and a seasoned thought partner to Alliance’s clients. He is known for his remarkable recruiting storytelling ability, enabling organizations to translate their corporate visions into compelling narratives that attract and retain top talent. David’s expertise is deep and wide with an emphasis in strategic finance and accounting placements in the consumer packaged goods, medical device, and technology industries. He has a Juris Doctorate from Bond University in Australia and a bachelor’s degree from California State University at Fullerton.

David is an active volunteer in local youth and scholastic organizations and coaches for the AYSO. 

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