Controller

Moana Nursery•Reno, NV

16d

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for the company’s accounting operations, with a focus on payroll, accounts payable, and month-end and year-end close. The role helps ensure accurate financial records, timely payments, and compliance with company policies. Using three ERP systems and Paylocity, the Controller manages payroll, accounts payable and receivable, job costing, inventory reconciliation, and financial reporting while supporting efficient processes and internal controls. This position leads and supports accounting staff, sets priorities, reviews work for accuracy, and partners with management on financial and operational matters. It is primarily sedentary, office-based work involving prolonged sitting and extensive computer use, with regular movement around the workplace, including stairs. The role occasionally requires lifting, carrying, or moving items weighing up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in retail, construction, agriculture, or similar industries.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Experience with payroll, accounts payable and receivable, inventory accounting, job costing, fixed assets, sales and use tax, intercompany transactions, and regulatory compliance.
Proven leadership experience, including the ability to supervise and develop staff, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with management.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, and accounting systems.
Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting practices related to horticulture, landscaping, nursery, or agricultural operations.
Experience working within a multi-entity or multi-division organization.
Experience working with and reconciling financial information across multiple ERP or accounting systems.
Experience with one or more of the following software platforms: Paylocity, Epicor Eagle, Asset, or SBI Grower.

Responsibilities

Oversee payroll operations, including prevailing wage, certified payroll, reconciliations, benefits processing, and workers' compensation accruals.
Manage accounts payable and monitor accounts receivable and collections to maintain aging targets.
Direct month-end and year-end financial close processes and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
Oversee job costing, project profitability, inventory valuation, and intercompany transactions.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies and ensure accurate cost reporting.
Reconcile intercompany transactions and ensure accurate recording between business units.
Coordinate financial audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Prepare and distribute financial statements, management reports, inventory reports, and supporting schedules.
Analyze financial results, costs, margins, variances, and trends, providing recommendations to leadership.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, controls, reporting, systems, and operational efficiency.
Lead and support accounting staff, establish priorities, review work for accuracy, and partner with management on financial and operational matters.