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Costa Mesa, California - Posted on November 20, 2025
Published By Mark Boswell

Trillium Construction is now seeking a Financial Controller for a remote position!

Annual salary is $100–$125k + Benefits. This is 100% Remote (Pacific or Mountain Time preferred; Southern California strongly preferred).

A rapidly growing construction firm is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for a construction-experienced financial professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the unique requirements of the industry—including subcontractor management, job cost accounting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Operations
-Oversee day-to-day financial operations including AP/AR, job cost accounting, payroll, and cash-flow management
-Maintain internal controls and collaborate with outside accounting partners
-Manage general ledger, monthly financial statements, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
-Coordinate quarterly reviews, annual audits, and tax filings

Project & Construction Accounting
-Lead client billing including Applications for Payment, Preliminary Notices, Lien Waivers, and invoice tracking
-Process owner and subcontractor change orders
-Conduct job profitability analysis and ensure accurate cost allocation
-Manage subcontractor compliance (licenses, insurance, certified payroll, PWA reporting)
-Oversee state registrations, business and tax license renewals, and insurance documentation

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Regulatory & Specialized Requirements
-Strongly prefer experience with Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship programs
-Experience working with subcontractors, lien releases, and construction documentation is required
-Experience with Public Works/Utility projects is a major plus

Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
-Construction accounting experience is REQUIRED (engineering, architecture, or GC/subcontractor environment)
-CPA preferred
-Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 and QuickBooks
-Detail-oriented, analytical, and exceptionally organized
-Excellent communication and time-management abilities
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information


Trillium Construction Services has been recruiting and hiring construction and skilled trades talent for over 30 years. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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