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Job Description Assistant Controller The Assistant Controller is a senior-level accounting professional responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting within a construction-focused environment. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role manages accounting staff, supports executive leadership with financial insights, and ensures compliance with GAAP, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and other construction-specific accounting functions. This position also plays a key role in strengthening internal controls, improving processes, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator. Responsibilities · Oversee daily accounting activities to ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and on time. Supervise accounting staff, support workflow efficiency, and resolve operational issues as needed. · Help lead month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, trial balances, and financial statements to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance. · Manage revenue recognition for construction contracts using the percentage-of-completion method. Maintain work-in-progress schedules, review job cost reports, and ensure accurate costing of labor, materials, and overhead. · Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting. Monitor actual results against budget, investigate major variances, and provide explanations and recommendations to leadership. · Analyze financial results and key performance indicators to support decision-making. Prepare reports and dashboards covering project profitability, cash flow, and ad hoc business analyses. · Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements. Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. · Serve as a primary contact for auditors during external audits and internal reviews. Prepare audit schedules, provide documentation, and address audit findings through corrective improvements. · Oversee ERP and accounting system usage to ensure effective reporting and analysis. Support system upgrades, implementations, staff training, and process streamlining initiatives. · Support compliance with tax and legal requirements, including sales/use tax, property tax, licensing, insurance, lien waivers, and other contract-related obligations. · Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting a collaborative work environment. Partner with project managers and other departments to communicate financial information and support operational planning. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, • CPA strongly preferred; progress toward CPA is a plus, but it is not required, • Additional certifications such as CCIFP are beneficial, • 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting and general ledger accounting, • Construction accounting, job costing, or project accounting experience helpful, • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 and construction contract revenue recognition, • Experience with ERP or construction accounting systems such as Viewpoint Vista, Spectrum, or similar, • Advanced Excel skills required; Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools are a plus, • Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities with a high level of accuracy, • High ethical standards and commitment to internal controls and best practices, • Willingness to travel occasionally to project or regional sites, • Primarily on-site role based in City of Industry, California Compensation: $140,000 - $165,000 plus discretionary bonus Benefits • Competitive compensation, • Medical and dental coverage, • Basic life and long-term disability insurance, • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account, • Wellness program, • 401(k) with annual employer match, • 9 paid holidays, • 3–4 weeks of personal time off based on tenure Location: City of Industry

Job DescriptionDescription: About the Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Controller I to join our growing finance team. This role supports the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions while working closely with senior finance leadership to ensure accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and efficient accounting operations. This position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to expand their technical expertise and grow into a future Controller or Director of Finance role. Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Close Process • Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, • Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules, • Maintain general ledger accuracy and resolve account discrepancies, • Support oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting activities, • Ensure proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP, • Maintain and enforce internal accounting policies and procedures, • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, • Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes, • Perform variance analysis and provide financial insights to leadership, • Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows and reporting efficiency, • Assist with accounting system maintenance and implementation initiatives, • Document accounting procedures and maintain process controlsRequirements: QualificationsEducation & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required, • 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience, • Experience in public accounting or mid-size companies preferred, • Strong understanding of GAAP and cash/accrual accounting principles, • Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems, • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations), • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • High attention to detail and accuracy, • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, • Strong organizational and communication skills

Regional Director of Operations – Senior Living. We are seeking an experienced Regional Director of Operations to oversee and support multiple senior living communities across California and Oregon. If you are a results-driven senior living leader with a passion for operational excellence and team

A leading Space and Defense manufacturer in Los Angeles is seeking a Director of Operations to lead a technically complex production environment specializing in large, lightweight metallic structures and assemblies serving aerospace, missile, and hypersonic markets. The Director of Operations will o