Controller

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Controller to join our team. This is a key leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day finance operations, payroll, compliance, and reporting, while also helping shape financial strategy through insights and recommendations. The ideal candidate brings professionalism, integrity, and a team-first mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, construction-driven environment. As you know, payroll is a complex role that requires someone confident in managing it.

This is a full-time, exempt role based onsite in Escondido, Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with additional hours as needed.

Candidate must reside in North County San Diego or be able to commute daily to Escondido.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting, reconciliation, and compliance processes
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Oversee weekly payroll, including prevailing wage requirements, deductions, and benefits reporting
• Manage labor compliance for prevailing wage subcontractors
• Monitor insurance, fringe, and benefits reporting; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Handle tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Manage month-end close and year-end financial activities
• Collaborate with HR and Operations on labor planning, reporting, and workforce compliance
• Support accurate job-cost tracking and adjustments
• Oversee asset management and annual reporting tasks
• Supervise payroll/accounting team members and support their development
• Perform other duties as needed to support the business

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a construction environment, with a strong background in payroll, prevailing wage, and WIP reporting
• Proficient in reconciliation, job costing, payroll, AR/AP, asset management, and financial reporting
• Experience supervising accounting/payroll team members
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential data with care
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Able to work collaboratively across multiple departments
• Must be based in North County San Diego or able to commute to Escondido daily
• Schedule: Full-time, on-site, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM 3:30 PM (additional hours as needed)
• Drug screen and background check required
• Working references must be provided

Pay & Benefits

• Salary Range: $110,000 $160,000/year (DOE)
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Long-term stability with a well-established and respected team

Why Work With Us

For over 30 years, our family-owned company has built strong, lasting partnerships throughout Southern California. We specialize in commercial and industrial electrical contractingsupporting clients with design/build, plan & spec installs, energy audits, preventative maintenance programs, and HVAC/industrial control systems. Our dedicated 24/7 service department supports a wide base of commercial and industrial customers, and we pride ourselves on doing business the right waywith consistency, integrity, and long-term relationships.