Controller, Santa Rosa

About Us
We are a specialized management consulting and technology advisory firm supporting large infrastructure owners with program delivery and controls, digital advisory, and data intelligence.
Our clients manage complex, multi-billion-dollar capital programs, and we serve as a trusted partner in delivering financial and operational clarity.
As our firm scales into its next phase of growth, we are strengthening our financial infrastructure to match the sophistication of our client work.
This is an opportunity to help architect the financial backbone of a growing professional services firm
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The Role
We are looking for a hands-on Controller who understands the nuances of:
Project-based accounting
Revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion, accrual)
Utilization & realization metrics
WIP management
Labor multiplier modeling
AEC-specific P&L structures
This role is not just oversight — it is implementation.
We need someone who can:
Assess our current financial structure
Identify best practices
Clean up and optimize our books
Implement scalable financial systems
Prepare us for continued growth
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Cleanup
Review and clean up general ledger structure
Ensure proper project-based accounting
Align revenue recognition with AEC best practices
Improve WIP tracking and backlog reporting
Standardize chart of accounts
Reporting & Structure
Redesign and implement best-practice AEC P&L format
Develop project-level profitability reporting
Implement utilization, realization, and margin tracking
Improve monthly close process
Produce leadership-level dashboards
Strategic Finance Support
Improve financials visibility and margin tracking
Develop forecasting model tied to hiring and backlog
Establish best-practice financial controls
Support leadership with strategic financial insights
Systems & Process
Optimize accounting systems (Zoho, etc.)
Recommend improvements or scalable upgrades if needed
Implement SOPs for invoicing, AR/AP, and payroll coordination
Qualifications
8+ years accounting experience, required experience within AEC, engineering, construction management, or professional services
Strong understanding of project-based accounting
Deep familiarity with AEC KPIs (utilization, net service revenue, multiplier, backlog, WIP)
Experience cleaning up and restructuring accounting systems
Comfortable operating in high-growth environments
CPA preferred but not required
If you are a results-driven, analytical thinker with a passion for ensuring successful project delivery, then we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join our team as a Controller and contribute to delivering solutions that make a difference in the lives of our customers.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and advancement.
InnoActive Group is an equal opportunity organization and will not tolerate discrimination based on age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
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