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Legence (https://www.wearelegence.com/) , a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more.

P2S, a Legence company, is an award-winning engineering firm recognized as a "Best Place to Work" for the past 15 years. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Controller to lead our financial strategies. In this pivotal role, you will ensure robust fiscal management and compliance while driving initiatives that enhance system efficiencies and reduce emissions across California. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping our financial landscape and supporting our mission to create sustainable, high-performance facilities.

What Success Looks Like:

+ **Accurate Financial Reporting:** Deliver timely and precise financial statements in alignment with US GAAP, providing clear insights into the company's financial health.

+ **Effective Project Accounting:** Implement and manage Percentage of Completion (PoC) accounting methodologies, ensuring accurate project forecasting and resource allocation.

+ **Strategic Financial Planning:** Collaborate with project managers to develop precise job cost forecasts, enhancing financial predictability and project success.

+ **Regulatory Compliance:** Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant laws and regulations, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and transparency.

+ **Team Leadership:** Build and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

+ **Financial Oversight:** Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.

+ **Project Accounting:** Oversee the construction project accounting process from initiation to completion, including preparation and analysis of month-end reporting (WIP reports, over/under, gross margin, revenue recognition, and projections).

+ **Audit Coordination:** Partner with external auditors to support annual audit procedures, ensuring timely communication and accurate documentation.

+ **Transaction Management:** Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, job costing, general ledger, contracts management, and purchasing functions to optimize financial operations.

+ **Performance Analysis:** Maintain KPI dashboards and lead monthly analytical processes to assess operational and financial performance, providing actionable insights for improvement.

+ **Team Development:** Supervise and mentor a team of 4-8 accounting professionals, promoting professional growth and development.

+ **Financial Planning & Analysis:** Support the annual budgeting process, including preparation and consolidation of budget requests, analytics, and presentations for management review.

+ **System Implementation:** Assist in the deployment of new ERP systems and financial software tools to modernize and scale business operations.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA certification required.

+ Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the construction or engineering industries.

+ Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606, with a solid understanding of percentage of completion accounting.

+ Exceptional attention to detail, with a rigorous and methodical approach to financial management.

+ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across all company functions.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with Sage 300 CRE, IFS, or OneStream is a plus.

+ Strong time management, organizational skills and adaptable and capable of working in fast-paced environments.

+ Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines; ability to adapt to change. Responsive and action-oriented.

_Location: Long Beach, California. In office 3 days per week._

_Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not encompass all responsibilities and qualifications._

We are unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

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Benefits Overview

**Health & Welfare** : Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.

**Time Off Benefits** : Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

**Financial Benefits** : 401(k) retirement savings plan

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer

Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations

Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.

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Job Details

Pay Type** **Salary

Education Level** **Bachelor’s Degree

Travel Required** **Yes

Hiring Min Rate** **100,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate** **215,000 USD