At Royal Electric Company we provide expert electrical design, construction, and service with builders, contractors and facility owners who value relationships, trust, expertise, and a commitment to each other towards achieving exceptional results.
We sustain this through our linking values of expertise, collaboration, integrity, passion, and loyalty. These values support our core purpose; to build great relationships, one project at a time!
We have a current opening for a Controller at our Sacramento, CA office.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Construction Controller to join our dynamic finance team in the exciting world of construction. As a Construction Controller, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of our organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This is a permanent position that offers excellent growth opportunities and competitive compensation.
- Financial Management: Manage all aspects of financial operations, including general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, and collections.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analysis to support decision-making and provide insights to senior management.
- Budgeting: Maintain accurate budget reports and provide analysis on goals.
- Compliance and Taxation: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including use tax returns and multi-state agencies, and work closely with external auditors for annual audits.
- Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and enhance financial processes, systems, and controls to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
- Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, including analyzing WIP (work-in-progress) and ensuring proper control over project costs. Prepare the WIP statement for senior management.
- Ad hoc Projects: Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by senior management, leveraging your financial expertise to drive business growth and success.
- Internal Controls: Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7+ years of accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a construction or project-based environment.
- Deep understanding of the construction industry, including AR billing cycles, subcontract billings and compliance
- Knowledge of construction accounting software (e.g., Spectrum, Procore, Vista) is highly preferred.
- Proficient in financial reporting, job costing, and project accounting
- Strong understanding of GAAP, revenue recognition principles, and percentage of completion accounting.
- Proactive in identifying and solving operational issues
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Salary Range:
$130,000-$140,000/year
- This is an exempt position
We offer competitive wages plus benefits and 401(k).
Royal is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Royal are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
We utilize E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security. E-Verify Link: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Royal Electric is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.
We promote a drug free workplace.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources
