Controller

About UsWestside Build is a team driven by innovation and efficiency, redefining how homes are designed and constructed on LA's westside. In collaboration with Westside Design, our team brings together decades of high-end single-family residential experience, spec building expertise, and cutting-edge fabrication technologies to deliver exceptional homes at an approachable price point. The recent wildfires have left communities in urgent need, and we're committed to getting people back home - faster, smarter and better. By integrating advanced technology, digitized fabrication and offsite construction, we cut through inefficiencies, reduce costs and accelerate timelines in partnership with our Design team. A modern approach to architectural design and construction, built for today's world.About YouSeasoned construction accounting leader who builds rock-solid controls, closes fast, and keeps job-cost data spotless. You thrive in software-driven environments (QuickBooks + Procore), lead AP/AR at scale, and treat accuracy and speed as non-negotiables.Role OverviewThe Controller owns day-to-day financial control for Westside Build's residential projects. You'll run job costing, WIP, and cash with discipline; lead AP/AR from pre-qual to lien release; and ensure our COA, cost codes, and documentation track project reality across budgets, change orders, and pay apps. You partner with executives, PMs, and field teams to keep payment schedules predictable and cost integrity uncompromised in a highly automated stack.Key Responsibilities Construction Financial ControlOwn accounting system setup and hygiene in QuickBooks (COA, classes, cost codes/cost types) aligned to a standardized WBS/CSI structure and project templates in ProcoreMaintain audit-ready documentation: POs, subcontracts, SOVs, COR logs, approvals, pay apps, lien waivers, and 1099 filesEnforce three-way match (PO/receipt/invoice) and commitment controls for all vendors and subsJob Costing & Change ManagementStand up budget baselines by phase/trade; track commitments, actuals, retainage, and projected cost at completion (EAC)Coordinate approved change orders with Project Ops; ensure instant flow-through to budgets, SOVs, and customer contractsLead monthly variance analysis by job/cost code; surface root causes and recovery plansPay Applications, Cash & Working CapitalRun weekly AP cycles: pre-qual subs, verify insurance/compliance, process invoices, release payments against signed waiversOwn cash-flow forecasting by job; stage funding needs, deposit schedules, and draw packages; escalate risks earlyCompliance, Controls & CloseDesign and enforce internal controls: segregation of duties, approval matrices, JE controls, vendor master governanceLead bank/credit card reconciliations, accruals, WIP/over-under schedules, and revenue recognition/cost capitalizationMaintain tax and regulatory readiness (use tax, 1099s, contractor compliance)Reporting & CadencePublish timely, accurate dashboards and financials: Job Cost, WIP/over-under, Cash vs. Forecast, AP aging by project, AR and retainage status, COR pipeline, and margin walkRun a predictable close calendar (monthly/quarterly) with SLAs for AP runs, AR billing, WIP, and leadership reportsSystems & DataAdminister QuickBooks + Procore financial integrations (budgets, commitments, direct costs, pay apps); champion data standards and automationDocument and continuously improve accounting SOPs, approval workflows, and month-end checklistsTeam Leadership & CollaborationManage an accounting team (Accountant, Accounting Assistant): assign workload, set SLAs, coach performance, and cross-trainPartner with PMs/PEs/Superintendents to keep cost data current and billing timely; coordinate with owners/GCs for approvals and collectionsLiaise with CPA and banks; prepare support schedules and respond promptly to requestsQualificationsBachelor's in Accounting/Finance10+ years progressive accounting experience with construction job-costing; prior team leadership requiredExpert in QuickBooks; strong working knowledge of Procore Financials (budgets, commitments, direct costs, pay apps, change events/CORs)Advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query/Lookups); superb reconciliations, AP/AR operations, internal controls, and cash managementClear, concise communicator with a disciplined approach to standards and data hygieneComfortable operating in a digital-first, field-to-finance workflowSuccess Metrics (first 6-12 months)≤5-day monthly close; zero unreconciled bank items100% three-way match and lien waiver compliance before paymentWIP produced by business day 5; forecast accuracy within ±5%AR current with 30-day past due; retainage tracked to release milestones.No material audit findings; SOPs documented and in use across all projectsBenefitsDental insuranceHealth insuranceRetirement planVision insurance