• Controller

    ManpowerGroup (Sacramento, CA)


    Position Overview

    This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role responsible for bringing structure, clarity, and operational alignment to the accounting team. The Controller will lead all accounting functions, oversee job costing and reporting, partner cross-functionally with operations, and potentially help rewrite processes. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, approachable leader, and process-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-forward, construction environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, payroll, job costing, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting

    + Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching to 2 direct reports and their teams (accounting, payroll, and HR — approx. 10-12 staff total)

    + Analyze and improve existing accounting workflows, train teams, and rewrite processes for clarity, efficiency, and consistency

    + Serve as the accounting system expert — bridging the gap between operations and finance

    + Partner with the CEO and external CFO to produce timely and accurate financial statements, budgets, and job cost reports

    + Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls

    + Assist with union reporting (multiple union relationships), though prior union experience is not required

    + Be a visible, approachable leader who contributes to both tactical execution and strategic improvement

    + Collaborate with the operations team to align financial insights with project performance

    + Support HR and payroll functions, including oversight and process integration

    + Participate in systems integration and data migration initiatives as needed

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA highly preferred

    + 8–15 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction or a related field

    + Strong leadership and communication skills — approachable, upbeat, and collaborative

    + Experience with job costing, process improvement, and ERP systems

    + Tech-forward mindset with the ability to adapt systems to business needs

    + Able to thrive in a hands-on, evolving environment and build structure from the ground up

    + Union experience is a plus, but not required

     

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