Senior Branch Controller

PCG•Alameda, CA

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About The Position

PCI is seeking an operations-minded Senior Branch Controller to support its Bay Area businesses based in Alameda, California. The role is a key member of the branch management teams and is responsible for the overall financial management of these operations. The position leads financial planning and analysis, supports project and operational decision-making, and maintains effective financial controls and reporting. The salary range is $127,700–$170,000 annually, plus a non-guaranteed annualized bonus program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
8–15 years of progressive finance, accounting, construction, or related business experience, including ownership of complex forecasting, project-finance, or business-performance processes.
Advanced knowledge of construction finance, job costing, revenue recognition, forecasting, cash-flow management, project risk, and internal controls.
Ability to synthesize multiple data sources, exercise sound judgment with incomplete information, and make timely recommendations in complex or changing business conditions.
Demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to changing business needs, leverage technology effectively, and bring an innovative, continuous-improvement mindset to financial and operational processes.
Ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly and credibly, influence decisions, and build trusted partnerships across project, branch, and senior regional leadership teams.
Willingness and ability to visit project sites in the Bay Area and surrounding areas.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite, with the ability to learn and effectively use ERP, reporting, and AI-enabled productivity tools.
Ability to travel to the corporate office in Kansas City and other locations for company meetings on a minimal basis.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or other relevant certification.
Experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

Lead development and management of the branch’s annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and overall financial planning process.
Analyze financial and operational data across assigned businesses to identify material trends, risks, and opportunities that inform business outlooks and strategic priorities.
Translate financial and operational insights into clear short- and long-term perspectives on business performance and the implications for leadership decisions.
Partner with project managers and operations leaders on project kickoff, forecasting, and elevated-risk reviews; provide timely recommendations on significant project, contract, cash-flow, and control matters.
Recommend growth, capital, staffing, and resource allocation priorities to branch and regional leaders, and drive accountability for timely execution of agreed actions.
Build effective working relationships across Operations, Estimating, Administration, project teams, and corporate functions to support coordinated planning and execution.
Maintain effective internal controls, promote policy adherence, and drive timely resolution of identified exceptions to protect company capital and mitigate financial and operational risk.
Oversee day-to-day financial operations for the branch, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements and subledgers.
Effectively manage the cash flow and assets of the branch.
Ensure proper cost tracking for projects, including labor, materials, and all other costs.