Controller

CFS

Santa Clara, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$180,000
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Automation, Construction, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Systems, General Ledger Accounting, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Systems Scalability
LOCATION
Santa Clara, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

We’re Hiring: Controller

We’re looking for a Controller to lead core accounting operations while owning and optimizing our financial systems in a construction environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on accounting with system ownership, process improvement, and better financial visibility across projects.

You’ll serve as the link between accounting, finance, and operations—ensuring accurate job costing, strong reporting, and scalable systems that support project performance.

What You’ll Do

  • Oversee core accounting functions including GL, reconciliations, reporting, and close
  • Own and optimize our financial systems, with primary responsibility for Foundation Software
  • Support AP, AR, job costing, project reporting, and WIP schedules
  • Improve reporting, automation, and system utilization across projects
  • Partner closely with accounting, project managers, and operations leadership
  • Support system upgrades, integrations, documentation, and user training
  • Maintain internal controls and support audit and compliance needs

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience (construction industry strongly preferred)
  • Experience with construction accounting systems (Foundation or similar ERP)
  • Strong understanding of job costing and project-based accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical mindset


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MaxSalary: USD180000
MinSalary: USD150000

About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/