Construction Financial Controller
About The Position
Bauman Landscape and Construction, Inc. and Bauman Redi-Mix, are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the company's accounting function and provide reliable financial insight to ownership and leadership. We are a family-owned general engineering contractor serving Northern California since 1977. Our work includes earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, landscape & irrigation, and site development. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who likes being close to the business, understands the importance of accurate job costing, inter-company transactions and sales tax reporting and regular quarterly financial reporting, and is comfortable working with a team in a fast-moving construction environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role
- Construction accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of construction job costing and project financial reporting
- Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statements, reconciliations, and closing procedures
- Experience working with accounting or ERP platforms such as Spectrum, ProContractor, Sage/Vista, QuickBooks, or similar systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical ability with excellent attention to detail
- Organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with ownership, operations, and accounting teams
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation is an asset but is not required
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and related accounting functions
- Prepare timely monthly financial statements, reporting packages, and financial analysis
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and financial records
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
- Monitor project financial performance and maintain accurate construction job costing
- Provide leadership with meaningful financial information to support business decisions
- Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and reporting processes
- Ensure accounting practices remain consistent with company policies and applicable standards
- Coordinate with outside CPA firms, tax advisors, auditors, and other financial partners
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, and efficiency
- Lead, support, and develop members of the accounting team
Benefits
- Salary depending on experience
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
