Controller | General Contractor | Santa Monica, CA
Michael Page International
- Santa Monica, California
- 15 days ago
- $150,000–$175,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Oversee all project-level accounting, including the preparation of General Conditions estimates, project invoices/draws, ERP integration with Procore, cash flows, etc. I am partnered with a rapidly growing, $40M general contractor and developer in Santa Monica, CA on a Controller opening that will sit on their executive management team.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Santa Monica, California |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $150,000–$175,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Controller Position
Join the executive management team of a growing general contractor and developer in Santa Monica, CA. Ability to own the accounting & finance function.
I am partnered with a rapidly growing, $40M general contractor and developer in Santa Monica, CA on a Controller opening that will sit on their executive management team. The organization has plans to triple their business in the next two years through organic growth and creating new divisions of the business. You will be leading a team and partnering directly with the senior leaders of the business on the financials of the business. Our client is looking for a Controller to join their growing, $40M general contractor and developer organization. Based in Santa Monica, CA, this role will own the organization's P&L, manage a team of project accountants, and lead the innovation of systems/software for overall process improvement.
Controller Responsibilities
- Oversee the organization's accounting department, managing all accounting operations, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and cash flow analysis.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all financial reporting on monthly, quarterly and annual bases.
- Oversee all project-level accounting, including the preparation of General Conditions estimates, project invoices/draws, ERP integration with Procore, cash flows, etc.
- Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Maintain and strengthen all internal control processes and policies, including (not limited to): IT, HR, Insurance, Corporate controls, Subcontractor background checks
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, cost savings, and investment opportunities, providing recommendations for business improvements.
- Maintain relationships with external partners, including banks, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
- Establish and ensure compliance with all accounting and cash management policies and procedures.
- Leveraging technologies to automate processes and gain efficiencies.
- Guide implementation of new ERP/accounting systems as required to suit operational or organizational requirements.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience within the construction industry
- General Contractor experience
- Experience working in the daily weeds of billing, along with owning the P&L
- ProCore experience
What's on Offer
- Lucrative compensation package with 15% bonus target
- Managing and building out a team of project accountants
- Growth to VP of Finance/CFO
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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