Controller- Landscape Construction
- Compensation
- $120K–$180K
- Location
- Irwindale, CA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA or MBA a plus.
- 10+ years of accounting experience, with construction accounting preferred.
- 3+ years as a Controller or higher-level financial leader, including directly managing employees for at least the last 3 years.
- Experience leading accounting for a $20M–$100M construction, specialty contracting or project-based business strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, full-cycle accounting, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting.
- Construction job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete, union/certified payroll, and prevailing wage experience preferred.
- Experience managing financial, Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, and other audits.
- Sage 100 Contractor preferred; strong Excel, spreadsheet, and reporting skills required.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.
Full description
Pierre Landscape | Irwindale, CASalary: $120,000 – $180,000 Total Compensation (DOE) Ready for Your Next Step in Financial Leadership?
Pierre Landscape is looking for an experienced Controller to lead our Accounting & Finance Department and work closely with our President and leadership team.
We're looking for someone who can take full ownership of our accounting and financial operations while bringing strong leadership, financial insight, and accountability to the department. This person will lead and develop the Accounting Team, strengthen processes and controls, and provide leadership with the financial information needed to make sound business decisions.
This is an opportunity for someone who has already built a strong accounting career and is ready to take on a larger leadership role within a growing construction company. Work directly with ownership; take financial leadership of an established, profitable specialty contractor; build and improve the accounting organization; modernize systems and reporting; and have a defined path to CFO as the company grows.
What You'll Take Ownership OfAccounting & Financial Operations
- Lead the Accounting & Finance Department and oversee all day-to-day accounting activities.
- Directly manage and oversee A/P, A/R, Payroll, Contracts & Compliance, and related accounting functions.
- Take ownership of the full accounting cycle and ensure transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and timely.
- Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including coordinating and assigning responsibilities to the Accounting Team.
- Process applicable tax liabilities, payments, employee deductions, and other accounting entries.
- Prepare the adjusted annual trial balance and supporting documentation for annual financial statements and corporate income tax preparation.
- Handle additional accounting matters and special financial projects as needed.
Cash Flow, Reporting & Financial Planning
- Manage company cash flow and prepare regular cash flow analysis and forecasts.
- Monitor collections, receivables, payables, and overall working capital.
- Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor company performance against budget.
- Provide scheduled and as-needed financial reports and analysis to the President and leadership team.
Construction Accounting & Payroll
- Oversee construction accounting and project financial reporting, including job costing, WIP reporting, cost-to-complete analysis, and related financial reporting.
- Review project financial performance and work with operational leadership to identify financial risks, trends, and areas requiring attention.