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Acton ADU

. Build and maintain a financial system that produces rapid reporting at low administrative cost .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCampbell • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial system management, including rapid reporting, compliance, and cost reduction strategies. Proficient in team leadership, financial software optimization, and project lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Expert-Level Proficiency In QuickBooksFinancial Reporting And BookkeepingTeam Management And LeadershipWorkflow Design And System IntegrationConstruction Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBookkeepingPayroll ManagementBudget ManagementCost Reduction StrategiesFinancial Software ImplementationTimekeepingTax Law ComplianceFinancial Statement PreparationProject Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsDetail-Oriented

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksBuilder TrendGo High LevelBambooHRSlackSageViewpoint Spectrum

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCPA

Industry Keywords

Financial System ManagementComplianceCost ReductionConstruction AccountingProject-Based Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a financial system that produces rapid reporting at low administrative cost
Prepare business reports, forecasts, and financial statements
Monitor financial performance and identify cost reduction opportunities
Manage timesheets, payroll, bookkeeping, 401(k), and budget
Establish partnerships with lending institutions to expand financing options for homeowners
Maintain compliance with city, state, and federal requirements
Manage tax credits and incentives, annual filings, tax-law changes, deadlines, and agency notices
Manage shareholder records and stock option administration
Build redundancy into financial functions and document repeatable processes
Hire, train, and manage accounting staff and subcontractors
Work directly with leadership, lending partners, outside accountants, and the internal team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years in accounting or finance leadership, including direct management of a team
Expert-level proficiency in QuickBooks
Proven experience implementing or optimizing financial software
Strong command of timekeeping, bookkeeping, financial reporting, and finance methodologies and best practices
Demonstrated ability to design workflows and integrate systems that reduce administrative cost
Proven ability to see projects through the full lifecycle
Bachelor's degree required
CPA is a plus
Familiarity with Builder Trend, Go High Level, BambooHR, and Slack, or ability to learn them quickly
Construction or project-based accounting experience is a plus
Sage, Viewpoint Spectrum, or comparable construction ERP exposure is a plus
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Exceptional time management and organizational skills
Detail-oriented, self-starting, and able to work with minimal supervision

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid vacation