Controller - Private Equity - Construction (Covina)
Rello Search Partners, Covina, CA, United States
CFO | Construction & Service | Private Equity-Backed
We’re looking for a
strong Controller — not just a financial reporter.
Our client, a growing
private equity-backed
platform in the
construction and service
space, is seeking a
hands-on Controller who can move seamlessly from the field to the boardroom.
This leader will partner directly with the CFO, executive team, and PE sponsors to drive value creation, operational discipline, and scalable growth.
What We Need:
Proven Controller or Big 4 Manager ready to make the move into Corporate
Direct background in
Construction or Construction Clients preferred
Private Equity-backed company experience is required
Leader comfortable from
field operations to boardroom
Strong command of job costing, WIP/CIP accounting, working capital, and multi-location operations
Experience building forecasting models and delivering board-level reporting
Comfortable working with field teams, branch managers, and senior executives alike
Strategic + hands-on operators
This is a growth-oriented, performance-driven environment where finance is expected to lead — not follow.
The Ideal Candidate
We are specifically targeting leaders with:
8+ years of progressive experience in Public Accounting (big 4) or industry
Direct experience in Construction and/or service-related industries; Plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Private Equity-backed company experience (required)
Strong understanding of:
Job costing & construction-in-progress accounting
Working capital-intensive business models
Operational finance in multi-location environments
Proven ability to operate from the shop floor to the boardroom
Build and provide decks for PE firm
Experience building reporting infrastructure in growth-oriented organizations
CPA and former Big 4 preferred
If you’re a Controller who understands how construction and service networks really run — and you thrive in a PE environment, send resume in WORD doc to rc@rellosearch.com
Base $180-220k
Bonus
We’re looking for a
strong Controller — not just a financial reporter.
Our client, a growing
private equity-backed
platform in the
construction and service
space, is seeking a
hands-on Controller who can move seamlessly from the field to the boardroom.
This leader will partner directly with the CFO, executive team, and PE sponsors to drive value creation, operational discipline, and scalable growth.
What We Need:
Proven Controller or Big 4 Manager ready to make the move into Corporate
Direct background in
Construction or Construction Clients preferred
Private Equity-backed company experience is required
Leader comfortable from
field operations to boardroom
Strong command of job costing, WIP/CIP accounting, working capital, and multi-location operations
Experience building forecasting models and delivering board-level reporting
Comfortable working with field teams, branch managers, and senior executives alike
Strategic + hands-on operators
This is a growth-oriented, performance-driven environment where finance is expected to lead — not follow.
The Ideal Candidate
We are specifically targeting leaders with:
8+ years of progressive experience in Public Accounting (big 4) or industry
Direct experience in Construction and/or service-related industries; Plumbing, HVAC, etc.
Private Equity-backed company experience (required)
Strong understanding of:
Job costing & construction-in-progress accounting
Working capital-intensive business models
Operational finance in multi-location environments
Proven ability to operate from the shop floor to the boardroom
Build and provide decks for PE firm
Experience building reporting infrastructure in growth-oriented organizations
CPA and former Big 4 preferred
If you’re a Controller who understands how construction and service networks really run — and you thrive in a PE environment, send resume in WORD doc to rc@rellosearch.com
Base $180-220k
Bonus