Controller

Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an Interim Controller for a growing construction client in the greater Thousand Oaks area. This hybrid engagement offers the opportunity to support a dynamic organization specializing in federal and public-sector projects. Reporting directly to the Owner, the Interim Controller will lead accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and cash management. This hands-on leader will be instrumental in building scalable processes, enhancing internal controls, and providing day-to-day leadership across the accounting function.

This is a high-impact opportunity to join a growth-stage company with a strong project backlog and play a key role in supporting its next phase of expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly close cycle, prepare timely financial statements, and maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management functions.
• Manage project-based financial tracking, including job costing, work-in-progress analysis, and billing tied to contract progress.
• Monitor compliance requirements connected to federal and public-sector work, including certified payroll and prevailing wage obligations.
• Administer financial compliance matters related to bonding, insurance coverage, contractor licenses, and associated documentation.
• Collaborate with company leadership to improve financial visibility, refine internal controls, and develop scalable accounting procedures.
• Support enhancements to accounting workflows and tools to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy as the business grows.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination with external audit firms, tax professionals, and other financial service partners.
• Prior experience leading the full accounting function in a Controller or senior accounting leadership capacity within a smaller organization.
• Strong background in construction accounting, including job cost tracking, work-in-progress reporting, and contract-related billing.
• Experience supporting accounting and compliance activities for federal, government, or public works projects.
• Working knowledge of certified payroll requirements, Davis-Bacon regulations, and related contractor reporting standards.
• Demonstrated ability to establish processes, improve controls, and support growth in a startup or expansion-stage environment.
• Proficiency with month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger management, and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Familiarity with payroll and accounting systems such as ADP and QuickBooks Online is preferred.