Job Description
Job Description
Elite Earthworks & Engineering Controller
Location: Murrieta, CA | On-Site
Elite Earthworks & Engineering is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Construction Controller to join our finance team. This position is intended to advance into the Financial Controller role.
At Elite, everything we do is grounded in our Core Values:
- Empowerment - We grow and elevate our people so they can contribute at their highest level.
- Lean - We optimize resources, streamline processes, and commit to sustainable, efficient operations.
- Innovation - We solve complex grading and construction challenges using cutting-edge technology and deep industry expertise.
- Transformation - We create lasting impact through continuous improvement of our people, communities, and industry.
- Excellence - We deliver exceptional results rooted in honesty, integrity, and reliability.
We're looking for a Controller who embodies these values and can strengthen our financial framework as we continue to scale.
The Controller will lead financial operations, reporting, compliance, and internal controls, ensuring accurate, efficient, and transparent accounting across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Transition into managing all day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger)
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies
- Support budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning
- Conduct financial analysis to identify trends and improvement opportunities
- Oversee job cost reports and work-in-progress (WIP) schedules
- Partner with Project Managers to ensure accurate billing and collections
- Strengthen internal controls and standardize accounting procedures
- Prepare and review tax filings; ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Support internal and external audits
- Train, mentor, and develop junior accounting staff
- Participate in software conversions and system upgrades (Sage Intacct, Foundation)
The Controller is authorized to:
- Make decisions related to all assigned responsibilities
- Co-sign company checks
- Set authority levels for direct reports
- Communicate with customers regarding billing, job progress, or account issues
- Approve staff vacation schedules
- Contact vendors or suppliers regarding equipment or payment
- Contact customers regarding payment matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 or more years of accounting experience, ideally in construction
- Knowledge of GAAP, job cost accounting, and financial reporting
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- CPA certification preferred
- Experience with Foundation Software preferred
- System conversion or implementation experience
- Experience with construction subcontractor accounting
- Experience/knowledge with handling Prevailing Wage Projects.
Pay & Benefits
- Full-time, Exempt, W2 position.
- Competitive compensation at $120,000+, based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision (employer covers employee at 100% for base health and dental plans (Kaiser and United Healthcare)
- Paid time off (2 weeks to start)
- Holidays (7 days)
- $25k Life insurance plan covered by employer at 100%.
- 401(k) program (no matching)
- Ongoing professional development
Why You'll Love Working at Elite Earthworks
- Be part of a fast-growing contractor delivering high-impact grading and excavation projects across California
- Join a values-driven organization focused on integrity, innovation, and excellence
- Work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to continuous improvement
- Take on a high-impact financial leadership role with room to influence operations and strategy
Why Join Elite Earthworks & Engineering?
Elite is a place where your expertise matters, your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. You'll join a team committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence, while working with people who take pride in what they do.
Elite Earthworks & Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.