Financial Controller

Primary Function:Pacific Rim Mechanical is seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial information, strong internal controls, and insightful reporting while helping modernize processes through automation, AI, and technology.The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a passion for continuous improvement and business partnership.Typical Duties:

• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Oversee construction accounting, job costing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, and project profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, banking covenants, and internal controls.
• Partner with operations and project management teams to improve financial performance and visibility.
• Manage audits and reviews.
• Develop, coach, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, reporting, and decision-making.
• Identify and implement AI, automation, and business intelligence solutions that reduce manual work and enhance financial insights.
• Support strategic initiatives, ERP enhancements, and process improvement efforts.What Success Looks Like
• Accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Strong project and company profitability visibility.
• Effective internal controls and audit results.
• Improved accounting efficiency through automation and AI.
• Development of a high-performing finance team.
• Trusted business partner to operations and executive leadership.Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications, & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA/CCIFP preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Construction, mechanical contracting, engineering, or project-based industry experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, WIP schedules, and construction revenue recognition.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process automation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, improve processes, and influence business decisions.We're looking for someone who is:
• Technically strong and operationally minded.
• Curious, innovative, and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Excited about leveraging AI and automation to transform finance.
• A collaborative leader who develops people and drives accountability.
• Interested in growing into a broader finance leadership role over time.Salary Range:$200,000 - $240,000 per year based on experience (FSLA Exempt)Benefits:Full BenefitsMatching 401(k)Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysEqual Opportunity EmployerAbout Pacific Rim MechanicalPacific Rim Mechanical is the premier mechanical contractor in Southern California.And we got there by strict adherence to one simple philosophy...Always do the right thing.Since our company inception in 1987, our core values haven’t changed. We still place the highest priority on honesty, integrity and respect for our customers and employees.