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Controller
Merced, CA
Salary: $90,000–$115,000
We’re hiring a hands-on Controller to bring structure and consistency to our accounting operations. A key priority is building a reliable month-end close process. This role is ideal for someone who can spot gaps, lead process improvements, and keep finance operations moving—even in leadership’s absence. Experience in bid/job-based accounting (construction-like environments; union exposure is a plus) is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Assist CFO With
Qualifications
Jamie Goldman
Controller
Posted: 01/14/26
2025-12-22
2026-02-13
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Accounting - Controller
Job Number: 11011
Job Description
Controller
Merced, CA
Salary: $90,000–$115,000
We’re hiring a hands-on Controller to bring structure and consistency to our accounting operations. A key priority is building a reliable month-end close process. This role is ideal for someone who can spot gaps, lead process improvements, and keep finance operations moving—even in leadership’s absence. Experience in bid/job-based accounting (construction-like environments; union exposure is a plus) is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build and run a repeatable month-end close process to support accurate, timely financial reporting
- Produce monthly and quarterly reporting (including monthly P&L) and maintain reconciliation reporting
- Reconcile bank statements to receipts and reconcile QuickBooks Online accounts monthly
- Support and oversee annual and ongoing budgeting with managers; maintain project and department budget tracking
- Maintain weekly/monthly cash flow projections and supporting spreadsheets
- Audit weekly/monthly invoices tied to employee-related and direct project expenses
- Oversee AP/AR functions and maintain key AR reporting (AR aging, collections/factoring reports, AR cash flow tracking); step in during AP/AR Specialist absences as needed
- Maintain vendor files and support negotiating vendor terms
- Partner with the CPA/accountant and maintain clean, organized financial record archives
Assist CFO With
- Year-end close and tax planning support, including helping align QuickBooks Online structure to support reporting/tax planning goals
- Profit share recordkeeping and distribution support
- Support for lines of credit, loans, and related documentation needs
- Maintaining compliance tracking for corporate certifications/registrations (EDD, IRS, local business licenses, sales/local tax agencies, etc.)
- Maintaining CSLB-related compliance documentation and tracking (license status/renewals and supporting insurance/bond documentation as needed)
- Risk management support, including coordination with insurance brokers and maintaining required documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, reconciliations, and management reporting
- Strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills
- Preferred: experience with bid/job-costing or job-based accounting
Meet Your Recruiter
Jamie Goldman
Executive Recruiter
Jamie comes to APS with over 15 years of Executive Recruitment and Client Management Experience working on searches to build great teams in a variety of different industries throughout her career. Prior to joining APS, Jamie owned her own Executive Search firm where she specialized in nationwide searches for Accounting, Finance, Operations, Sales, and Marketing roles. She holds an MBA in General Business and a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Central Florida. Although Jamie was born and raised in Florida, she currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her two young children and Golden Retriever. Jamie is passionate about recruiting and doing what she feels is best for both her candidates and clients.
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