Controller

Pierre Landscape Construction•Irwindale, CA

37d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to advance into a CFO role within 2–3 years based on achievement of established goals, performance, and demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple departments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
10+ years of accounting experience
3+ years as a Controller or higher-level financial leader
Directly managing employees for at least the last 3 years
Experience managing accounting/finance for a company with $25M+ in annual revenue
Ability to support and manage multiple departments
Strong knowledge of GAAP, full-cycle accounting, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
Ability to develop teams, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA a plus
Construction accounting preferred
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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
Oversee Admin payroll and weekly Union payroll.
Process and oversee applicable payroll tax liabilities and quarterly payroll reporting.
Oversee monthly union reporting.
Ensure payroll systems are properly maintained for salary and benefit changes, wage garnishments, new hires, and other applicable employee changes.
Ensure applicable construction, union, payroll, and compliance reporting is completed accurately and on time.
Serve as the primary accounting contact for external accountants and auditors.
Coordinate annual year-end audits and prepare required audit schedules, documentation, data, and reports.
Manage Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, city, and other required audits.
Assist with insurance renewals and gather required financial documentation.
Lead, manage, train, and develop the Accounting Team.
Establish clear expectations, priorities, deadlines, and accountability.
Evaluate department performance and adjust daily operations when needed to meet company goals.
Provide guidance and direction to ensure work is performed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
Develop team members and create stronger processes as the company continues to grow.
Build a department that can operate effectively while providing reliable financial information to leadership.
Work collaboratively across departments and demonstrate the ability to take on broader leadership responsibilities over time.