Senior Construction Controller - Kahului, Hawaii

Controller

As a Controller, you’ll be a key strategic leader in driving financial rigor and operational excellence across the company. You’ll lead and develop a high-performing accounting team, push for faster and smoother close processes, and help lay the financial foundation for the continued growth—on a clear path toward CFO-level responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead our accounting operations, including financial reporting, payroll, AP/AR, collections, job costing, and GE tax compliance.
• Manage and mentor a growing accounting team, ensuring performance, accountability, and engagement.
• Oversee and accelerate monthly/annual close cycles, optimizing for accuracy and speed.
• Drive the implementation and improvement of financial systems and internal controls with a tech-forward mindset.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure strong financial processes and project-level accountability.
• Support regulatory filings, audits, and strategic financial initiatives alongside the CFO.

Must-Haves

• 15 years of total accounting experience, including 5 years in a public accounting setting
• Proven track record managing accounting teams in a mid-to-large company environment
• Demonstrated ability to engineer efficient close processes and drive process improvements
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal control implementation experience
• Tech-savvy approach to accounting systems and financial automation

Bonus Points for

• CPA certification
• Experience working in construction, engineering, or job-cost-centric industries
• ERP implementation experience