Financial Controller - Greater Sacramento

Leapros is a trusted workforce solutions partner, offering customized recruitment and interim staffing solutions, as well as innovative resources designed to empower employers and professionals to accomplish their hiring and career objectives. Operating on a national platform, ou ...

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Leapros is a trusted workforce solutions partner, offering customized recruitment and interim staffing solutions, as well as innovative resources designed to empower employers and professionals to accomplish their hiring and career objectives. Operating on a national platform, our areas of concentration include finance and accounting, information technology and engineering, human resources and administration, sales and marketing, supply chain and operations. Whether you are a talented professional or a company looking for a talented professional, we welcome you to take a leap with us

CLIENT PARTNER PROFILE & VALUE PROPOSITION:
Leapros has been engaged by a Northern CA based electrical contractor to fill a Controller position. This is a tremendous opportunity with a growing company that has exciting expansion plans and a great culture The role is hybrid and located in the Sacramento area.

POSITION TITLE:
Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Financial Controller oversees the financial operations of the company and is responsible for budgeting, job costing, reporting, forecasting, compliance, payroll, and internal controls. The role ensures financial transparency, supports strategic decisions, and safeguards the company's financial health, particularly within the unique demands of commercial construction.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

Financial Management & Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, GL, and payroll
• Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Manage cash flow planning and monitor liquidity
• Oversee and reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Coordinate with HR on employee compensation, benefits, and onboarding documentation.

Construction Job Costing

• Set up and maintain job cost structures and budgets in accounting software
• Monitor project financial performance, including WIP (Work-in-Progress) reporting
• Coordinate with project managers to review job costs, forecasts, and profit margins
• Ensure labor burden, materials, subcontractors, and overhead are accurately allocated
• Review and approve project billing, change orders, and retention tracking.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Develop annual operating budgets in coordination with ownership and management
• Analyze budget-to-actual variances and report key insights
• Forecast revenue, costs, and cash flow to support decision-making

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure timely filing and payment of taxes, payroll liabilities, and union/fringe reports
• Manage prevailing wage and certified payroll reporting
• Liaise with external CPAs, banks, bonding agents, and insurance providers
• Maintain internal controls to prevent fraud or financial misstatements

Leadership, Development & Process Improvement

• Lead and manage accounting staff (bookkeepers, AP/AR clerks, payroll coordinator)
• Evaluate and implement software tools to improve financial efficiency (e.g., QuickBooks Desktop, McCormick, Contractor Foreman, Procore, etc.)
• Develop SOPs for financial and administrative processes
• Identify inefficiencies and improve accounting processes and systems.
• Train and support internal teams on financial procedures
• Uses technology to their advantage
• Uses Chat- GPT or other types of AI as an assistant
• Understand massive action and use it at all times.
• Own and maintain a career path to reach your highest potential of winning.
• Self-motivated, lifelong learner; likes to experience new things; asks all questions(communication), always learning, and wants to WIN.

Reporting

• Provide financial dashboards and KPI reporting to ownership (e.g., gross margin, backlog, DSO, job profitability)
• Prepare bonding/insurance financial packages
• Prepare and assist with CPA audits or reviews
• Prepare sales tax and use tax filings.
• File or coordinate filing of business and payroll taxes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Technical knowledge of software programs (Google Workspace, docs, sheets, Gmail, Drive, Contractor Foreman, procore, ETC.)
• Excellent client interaction and Great communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tactful in their dealings with clients, using good client service and interpersonal skills, and extreme communication with clients.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with clients.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years in construction finance/accounting (electrical trade preferred)
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, and revenue recognition
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Contractor's Edition or ERP, Microsoft Excel, and construction accounting software
• Experience with certified payroll, prevailing wage, and union reporting (if applicable)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
A reasonable estimate of the available {annual or hourly} pay scale for this position is: $130,000-$140,000 per year. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on qualifications and other factors essential to the performance of duties and is determined by the hiring authority.

At Leapros, we are committed to our core values and guiding ethical principles, to conducting business in a non-discriminatory manner, and to operating in strict compliance with applicable federal and state laws pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunity. This commitment enhances our ability to conduct business with the highest level of integrity, solidifying our position as the most trusted workforce solutions partner. To learn more about Leapros or to speak with one of our recruitment partners, call LEAP or visit our website