Controller

4Creeks, Inc.•Clovis, CA

1d•$100,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

4Creeks is seeking a Controller to work under the direction of the CFO in our Design Division. This position will be primarily office work. Responsibilities for this position would include: Corporate Duties: Maintain accurate and complete financial books and records of the corporation, including assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, capital, and retained earnings. Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP. Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures. Prepare and present financial statements and reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors. Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven insights. Financial Planning Analysis & Reporting: Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes, in coordination with department and project leaders. Monitor and analyze companywide financial performance, including revenue, margins, overhead, utilization, backlog, cash flow, and KPIs specific to professional services. Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and consistent performance metrics for leadership. Conduct variance analysis and propose corrective actions to improve financial outcomes. Project & Operational Financial Oversight Oversee divisional and project-level accounting, including job cost tracking, reconciliations, and margin analysis. Prepare and review WIP reports, project forecasts, and journal entries on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis. Partner with the COO to support project budgeting, WBS creation, and financial review processes. Ensure proper project setup and closeout in all financial systems and alignment with company standards. Collaborate with project managers and executives on pricing strategies, contract terms, and profitability improvement. Billing, Invoicing & Accounts Receivable Oversee the complete A/R cycle and all client invoicing, ensuring alignment with contract terms and required documentation. Manage subcontractor and vendor billing, including SOVs, lien waivers, retainage, and compliance tracking. Review monthly unbilled balances and drive timely invoicing and collections. Ensure accurate and compliant change order documentation and billing flows. Contracts & Risk Management: Manage and issue subcontracts and vendor agreements, including large material purchases and associated change orders. Handle all project insurance and bonding requirements, including tracking and facilitation. Research tax requirements by project location, administer payments, and audit for compliance in collaboration with the corporate accountant. Leadership & Development: Coach and mentor staff to meet department objectives and support professional growth. Builds and leads high-performing finance and engineering support teams, establishing clear expectations, measurable goals, and a culture of accountability while being a go-to mentor. Must be a leader who likes to get involved withthe team to understand problems, and areas to help in. Coaches and develops team members through structured 1:1s, skill-gap assessments, career roadmaps, and targeted training in technical accounting, finance, and engineering operations. Leads with transparency and communication, providing clear visibility into financial performance, project health, divisional health, and operational risks for engineering leadership. Elevates team decision-making skills by teaching financial modeling and scenario analysis. Champions data-driven leadership, ensuring decisions are backed by analysis, economics, and disciplined divisional evaluation. Builds strong succession pipelines by identifying high-potential talent and giving meaningful stretch assignments to accelerate development. Leads change management initiatives, helping teams adopt new systems, teaching forecasting methods, and driving operational success with clarity, partnership, and engagement.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and a CPA certification or MBA is preferred.
Minimum of 5+ experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and a CPA certification or MBA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and complete financial books and records of the corporation, including assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, capital, and retained earnings.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures.
Prepare and present financial statements and reporting packages for the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.
Support strategic planning initiatives with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and data-driven insights.
Lead annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting processes, in coordination with department and project leaders.
Monitor and analyze companywide financial performance, including revenue, margins, overhead, utilization, backlog, cash flow, and KPIs specific to professional services.
Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and consistent performance metrics for leadership.
Conduct variance analysis and propose corrective actions to improve financial outcomes.
Oversee divisional and project-level accounting, including job cost tracking, reconciliations, and margin analysis.
Prepare and review WIP reports, project forecasts, and journal entries on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
Partner with the COO to support project budgeting, WBS creation, and financial review processes.
Ensure proper project setup and closeout in all financial systems and alignment with company standards.
Collaborate with project managers and executives on pricing strategies, contract terms, and profitability improvement.
Oversee the complete A/R cycle and all client invoicing, ensuring alignment with contract terms and required documentation.
Manage subcontractor and vendor billing, including SOVs, lien waivers, retainage, and compliance tracking.
Review monthly unbilled balances and drive timely invoicing and collections.
Ensure accurate and compliant change order documentation and billing flows.
Manage and issue subcontracts and vendor agreements, including large material purchases and associated change orders.
Handle all project insurance and bonding requirements, including tracking and facilitation.
Research tax requirements by project location, administer payments, and audit for compliance in collaboration with the corporate accountant.
Coach and mentor staff to meet department objectives and support professional growth.
Builds and leads high-performing finance and engineering support teams, establishing clear expectations, measurable goals, and a culture of accountability while being a go-to mentor.
Coaches and develops team members through structured 1:1s, skill-gap assessments, career roadmaps, and targeted training in technical accounting, finance, and engineering operations.
Leads with transparency and communication, providing clear visibility into financial performance, project health, divisional health, and operational risks for engineering leadership.
Elevates team decision-making skills by teaching financial modeling and scenario analysis. Champions data-driven leadership, ensuring decisions are backed by analysis, economics, and disciplined divisional evaluation.
Builds strong succession pipelines by identifying high-potential talent and giving meaningful stretch assignments to accelerate development.
Leads change management initiatives, helping teams adopt new systems, teaching forecasting methods, and driving operational success with clarity, partnership, and engagement.