Executive Controller

Executive Controller

Location: Orange County, California
Industry: Commercial General Contractor

A growing Orange County-based General Contractor is seeking an experienced Executive Controller to lead financial operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. This executive-level role reports directly to Ownership and plays a critical part in protecting profitability, ensuring full regulatory compliance, and supporting continued growth across commercial and public works projects.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of construction accounting experience, deep expertise in prevailing wage and regulatory compliance, and strong technical proficiency in Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate, Quick Books, and Procore.

• Oversee all accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and monthly close
• Lead WIP reporting and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
• Manage job cost accounting, cost-to-complete projections, and margin analysis
• Develop accurate cash flow forecasting and financial reporting dashboards

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local construction regulations
• Oversee prevailing wage compliance and certified payroll reporting
• Maintain labor compliance in accordance with the Department of Labor
• Ensure payroll tax and reporting compliance with the Internal Revenue Service
• Coordinate workers’ compensation, general liability, and insurance audits
• Establish and enforce strong internal financial controls
• Support contract compliance review for public and private projects

• Oversee integration and financial workflows between Sage 300 and Procore
• Ensure accurate job cost data synchronization between accounting and project management systems
• Improve reporting processes and strengthen compliance documentation standards

• Manage banking relationships, lines of credit, and bonding capacity
• Supervise accounting staff and build scalable financial systems
• Advise Ownership on risk exposure, compliance strategy, and growth planning

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in the construction industry
• Prevailing wage, certified payroll, and public works compliance experience
• Advanced proficiency in Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate
• Strong Quick Books experience
• Experience with Procore project management software
• Deep understanding of job cost accounting, WIP reporting, and compliance controls
• CPA preferred

This is a high-impact executive opportunity offering leadership visibility, strategic influence, and long-term growth with an expanding General Contractor in Orange County.