Controller

Location: Visalia or Clovis, CA

Target Salary: $120,000 to $150,000

About the Role

A growing design focused organization is seeking a Controller to partner closely with the CFO and leadership team. This is a key role is responsible for financial accuracy, operational discipline, and clear reporting for a project driven professional services environment. The Controller will oversee accounting operations, lead FP and A efforts, guide divisional performance, and support both corporate and project level financial health. This role is primarily office based with consistent interaction across departments.

Responsibilities

Corporate Accounting and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and complete financial records including assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and equity
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year end close with timely and compliant reporting
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures
• Prepare financial statements and leadership reporting packages
• Support strategic planning with modeling, scenario analysis, and financial insight

Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis

• Lead the annual budget process and ongoing reforecasting
• Evaluate performance across revenue, margins, overhead, utilization, backlog, and cash flow
• Create dashboards and KPI reporting tools for operational visibility
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend performance improvements

Project and Operational Finance

• Oversee project level accounting including job cost tracking, reconciliations, and margin analysis
• Prepare WIP schedules, project forecasts, and related journal entries
• Partner with operations to support project budgeting, WBS development, and review cycles
• Ensure accurate project setup and closeout within all systems
• Support pricing, contract terms, and profitability strategies

Billing, Invoicing, and Accounts Receivable

• Manage the full invoicing and A R cycle with alignment to contract terms
• Oversee vendor and subcontractor billing including SOVs, retainage, and lien documentation
• Review unbilled balances and drive timely collections
• Ensure accurate documentation and billing for all change orders

Contracts, Risk, and Compliance

• Manage subcontracts and vendor agreements including large material purchases
• Lead bonding and insurance tracking for all projects
• Research tax requirements by project location, support filings, and audit for compliance

Leadership and Team Development

• Mentor and grow accounting and operational support staff
• Build a high performing team with clear expectations, consistent communication, and accountability
• Develop team skills through structured 1 to 1s, career paths, and focused training
• Provide transparency into financial performance, project health, and divisional trends
• Strengthen financial literacy through modeling support and scenario planning
• Lead change management and adoption of new tools and systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of senior accounting or financial management experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently while staying engaged with cross functional teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with strong Excel skills

Compensation

Salary will be based on experience and aligned with industry standards. Benefits include full employee medical coverage plus fifty percent dependent coverage, company 401k contribution, ESOP participation, and performance bonuses.

EEO Statement

Workspire is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.