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Accounting Controller

Insight Global

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Commerce, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CPA DesignationBachelor's degree

Job overview

Insight Global is hiring an Accounting Controller. The Controller will lead the accounting function, providing expertise in construction accounting, cost accounting, and project financial management. This role involves translating project activity into accurate financial reporting, offering leadership clear visibility into project profitability, WIP, cash flow, and operational performance. The successful candidate will establish reliable reporting, improve month-end close accuracy, and strengthen cash flow forecasting.

Key focus areas include Own and maintain WIP schedules, Oversee percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, and Manage job costing and project profitability reporting.

Successful candidates bring Bachelor's Degree In Accounting Or Finance, 7+ Years Progressive Accounting Experience, and 5+ Years Construction Accounting Experience. Important skills include Construction Accounting, Cost Accounting, Project Financial Management, WIP Reporting, Percentage-of-Completion Accounting, and Revenue Recognition. Preferred (not required): Public Works Experience and ERP Optimization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction AccountingCost AccountingProject Financial ManagementWIP ReportingPercentage-of-Completion AccountingRevenue RecognitionJob CostingFinancial Statement PreparationGAAPLeadershipSage IntacctPublic Works ExperienceUtility Infrastructure ExperienceElectrical Contracting ExperienceEngineer-to-Order Manufacturing ExperienceERP ImplementationERP Optimization

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance7+ Years Progressive Accounting Experience5+ Years Construction Accounting Experience5+ Years Project-Based Accounting ExperienceCPA Designation

Full job description

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Controller who can lead our accounting function while providing deep expertise in construction accounting, cost accounting, and project financial management.

The ideal candidate understands how to translate project activity into accurate financial reporting and can provide leadership with clear visibility into project profitability, WIP, cash flow, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Construction & Project Accounting

  • Own and maintain WIP schedules

  • Oversee percentage-of-completion revenue recognition

  • Manage job costing and project profitability reporting

  • Review project margins and identify financial risks

  • Track retention, progress billings, and change orders

  • Partner closely with Project Managers and Operations

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing

  • Maintain accurate inventory and cost accounting processes

  • Analyze labor, material, and overhead costs

  • Improve costing methodologies and margin reporting

  • Support Engineer-to-Order manufacturing operations

  • Ensure accurate allocation of project and manufacturing costs

Financial Reporting

  • Lead month-end and year-end close

  • Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements

  • Manage audits and tax support activities

  • Ensure strong internal controls

  • Produce management reporting and KPI dashboards

Cash Flow & Financial Management

  • Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts

  • Monitor working capital requirements

  • Improve visibility into project cash cycles

  • Support banking relationships and covenant compliance

Leadership & Process Improvement

  • Lead and develop the accounting team

  • Improve systems, workflows, and reporting processes

  • Drive ERP and accounting system optimization

  • Serve as the financial business partner to ownership and executive leadership

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 12 months, the successful candidate will:

  • Establish reliable WIP and project profitability reporting

  • Improve month-end close accuracy and speed

  • Create visibility into project and manufacturing margins

  • Strengthen cash flow forecasting

  • Improve financial controls and reporting processes

  • Become a trusted advisor to ownership and leadership

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

  • 5+ years in construction accounting or project-based accounting environments

  • Extensive experience with:

o WIP reporting

o Percentage-of-completion accounting

o Revenue recognition

o Job costing

o Cost accounting

o Financial statement preparation

  • Strong understanding of GAAP

  • Proven leadership experience • Sage Intacct experience

  • CPA designation

  • Public works or utility infrastructure experience

  • Electrical contracting experience

  • Engineer-to-Order manufacturing experience

  • ERP implementation or optimization experience

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