Demo

Controller

Valley Pipeline Services, Inc.
Palm Desert, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Controller Position – General Engineering Company (Southern California)

A well-established General Engineering Company in Southern California is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations, compliance, and payroll management. This key leadership role requires expertise in California prevailing wage, certified payroll, and construction accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all financial operations, including payroll processing, job costing, and reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with California prevailing wage laws and Davis-Bacon reporting requirements.
  • Manage certified payroll reporting, including weekly reporting to state and federal agencies.
  • Set up and maintain contract files, ensuring compliance with insurance, certified payroll, and project-specific documentation.
  • Handle Public Works Apprenticeship Forms (DAS 140 & DAS 141) and CAC2 apprenticeship training fund contributions.
  • Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly OCIP payroll reports.
  • Maintain accurate job costing records to track labor costs and ensure project profitability.
  • Utilize and manage compliance platforms such as LCP Tracker, Prism, eMars, DIR, OCIP, and CCIP.
  • Oversee weekly payroll processing, including new hire setup, wage garnishments, direct deposit changes, and tax remittances.
  • Manage EDD claims, employment verifications, and payroll adjustments.
  • Work closely with project managers, HR, and accounting teams to ensure smooth operations and financial accuracy.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in Payroll processing.
  • In-depth knowledge of California prevailing wage laws, certified payroll, and Davis-Bacon reporting.
  • Experience in construction accounting and job costing preferred.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and QuickBooks.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
  • High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.

Join a growing company with a strong reputation in the construction industry. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Apply today! Send your resume and cover letter

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Controller?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Controller career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$67,313 - $85,132
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$50,216 - $64,300
Income Estimation: 
$58,807 - $74,645
Income Estimation: 
$81,126 - $105,394
Income Estimation: 
$94,943 - $127,063
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Valley Pipeline Services, Inc.

Valley Pipeline Services, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Riverside, CA Full Time
Pipeline Construction Company specializing in Public Works Construction throughout Southern California looking for quali...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Controller jobs in the Palm Desert, CA area that may be a better fit.

Controller

Robert Half, Palm Desert, CA

Controller

Turners Outdoorsman, Rialto, CA

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!