dreamwork_
Home · Now CFO · Controller

NOW CFO | Controller Consultant

Sacramento, CA | $120,000–$150,000 Base Salary DOE

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Controller Consultant to join our Sacramento team. This is a hands-on role for an accounting leader who can quickly step into client environments, strengthen financial operations, and provide Controller-level leadership.

Construction accounting experience is required, with strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, project accounting, and revenue recognition. Experience across additional industries is highly valued.

What You'll Do

  • Serve as a Controller-level resource for multiple clients

  • Lead month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general ledger activities

  • Manage construction accounting, including job costing, WIP, project profitability, and revenue recognition

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis

  • Improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting

  • Partner directly with owners, executives, and operational leaders

  • Support ERP implementations and system/process improvements

  • Stay hands-on in the accounting while providing strategic financial guidance

What We're Looking For

  • Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience

  • Construction accounting experience required

  • Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, project accounting, and revenue recognition

  • Strong GAAP and full-cycle accounting knowledge

  • Experience across multiple industries preferred

  • Hands-on, adaptable leadership style

  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

  • CPA and/or public accounting experience is a plus

  • ERP implementation experience is highly valued

Location

Must live within reasonable commuting distance of Sacramento, CA and be comfortable traveling to client locations as needed.

Why NOW CFO?

Work with a variety of businesses while solving complex accounting challenges and making a direct impact. You'll have the opportunity to combine your construction accounting expertise with broader Controller-level consulting experience.

#IND2
#LI-KP1