Construction Controller - $50M GC - Santa Monica, CA

Rapidly growing General Contractor! Ample career growth opportunity to become the CFO in the near future About Our Client Our client is a rapidly-growing multi-million-dollar general contractor in Santa Monica, CA. With a focus on ground up construction on home-building with a significant focus on rebuilding after the Palisades fires, our client is rapidly growing. Due to this growth, they are now looking for a strong Controller to have oversight to the entire accounting function, while managing a team of accountants. Reporting directly into one of the Owners, the Controller will be hands-on in the accounting function, working daily with project accounting. In addition, you will work collaboratively with third-party accounting firms, and gaining direct insight and exposure to C-Suite leaders daily, while managing the entire accounting function. Job Description Construction Controller Responsibilities: Own the setup and ongoing integrity of the accounting system in QuickBooks, including COA, classes, and cost codes/types, aligned with standardized WBS/CSI structures and Procore project templates Maintain audit-ready records for all financial activity, including POs, subcontracts, SOVs, COR logs, approvals, pay applications, lien waivers, and 1099 documentation Enforce commitment controls and three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) across all vendors and subcontractors Establish and manage project budget baselines by phase and trade; track commitments, actual costs, retainage, and estimated cost at completion (EAC) Coordinate approved change orders with Project Operations to ensure immediate updates to budgets, SOVs, and customer contracts Lead monthly job-level variance analysis by cost code, identifying root causes and defining corrective action plans Execute weekly accounts payable cycles, including subcontractor prequalification, insurance and compliance verification, invoice processing, and payment release against executed lien waivers Own job-level cash flow forecasting, including funding requirements, deposit timing, and draw packages; proactively escalate risks Design, implement, and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties, approval matrices, journal entry controls, and vendor master governance Manage bank and credit card reconciliations, accruals, WIP and over/under billings, and revenue recognition and cost capitalization Ensure ongoing tax and regulatory compliance, including sales/use tax, 1099 reporting, and contractor compliance requirements Produce timely, accurate financial reporting and dashboards, including Job Cost, WIP/over-under, cash vs. forecast, AP aging by project, AR and retainage status, change order pipeline, and margin analysis Operate a disciplined monthly and quarterly close process with defined SLAs for AP, AR billing, WIP preparation, and leadership reporting Administer and optimize QuickBooks-Procore financial integrations covering budgets, commitments, direct costs, and pay applications; promote data standards and automation Document, maintain, and continuously improve accounting SOPs, approval workflows, and month-end close checklists Lead and develop the accounting team (Accountant and Accounting Assistant) by assigning workloads, setting SLAs, coaching performance, and enabling cross-training Partner closely with PMs, PEs, and Superintendents to ensure cost data accuracy and timely billing; coordinate with owners and GCs on approvals and collections Serve as the primary liaison with CPAs and banking partners, preparing support schedules and responding promptly to information requests MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant A successful Controller should have: A degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field 10+ years of experience in construction accounting, ideally with a general contractor Proven experience as a Controller QuickBooks experience a must Procore experience nice to have Management experience nice to have Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong leadership qualities and a team-oriented mindset What's on Offer Compensation of between $150,000- $160,000 depending on skills and experience Bonus potential 3 weeks PTO Industry leading healthcare plans Fast progression to become the CFO Ample career progression Ability to have ownership of a BU and team Fun, collaborative team Apply now and your resume will be considered within 24 hours! Contact Mia Quinn Quote job ref JN-012026-6920691

Created: 2026-03-04