Controller (with Construction Industry Experience)

AAA Landscape•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Find Your Home at AAA Landscape! If you have a passion for financial integrity and are looking for a rewarding, high-impact career focused on construction accounting excellence, you belong with us. For more than 50 years, AAA Landscape has provided full-service landscape management and design to commercial clients throughout Arizona. With over 700 employees, we are recognized as an industry leader. We are seeking a dedicated and technically proficient Controller to join our leadership team and ensure the financial health and reporting accuracy of our divisions. What Sets Us Apart Premier Market Position: You will lead the financial strategy for a premier firm that specializes in high-value commercial and HOA accounts, requiring sophisticated Work in Progress (WIP) and job costing expertise. Direct Impact on Stability: Your role is the cornerstone of our financial integrity. You will manage budgets, forecasts, and audits with clear fiscal accountability and direct influence on the bottom line. Collaborative Leadership: You will work closely with executive leadership and division managers, acting as a critical bridge to ensure financial data is translated into actionable business insights.

Requirements

Industry Expertise: Experience as a Controller in the construction industry is a MUST.
Software Mastery: Proficiency in Timberline/Sage 300 Construction is a MUST.
Technical Skills: Strong technical accounting skills ( GAAP ) and proficiency in MS Office applications ( Pivot Tables are a MUST ).
Education & Certification: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and CPA certification.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills. You must be self-motivated with sound judgment and the ability to learn independently.

Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting: Execute monthly and annual closing entries, prepare and post Journal Entries, and maintain/review the General Ledger to ensure 100% accuracy.
Financial Statements: Prepare monthly and annual Financial Statements and assemble detailed workpapers for annual audited statements and Tax Returns.
Compliance: Ensure total compliance with all monthly, quarterly, and annual government filing requirements.
Reconciliation: Perform detailed review and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts to maintain impeccable financial records.
Project Accounting: Perform Job Costing at various times throughout the month and prepare the monthly detailed Work in Progress (WIP) report.
Forecasting & Budgeting: Prepare Revenue and Expense Forecasts and lead the preparation, review, and analysis of company budgets.
Data Integrity: Maintain strong technical accounting skills (GAAP), demonstrating practical application to construction-specific financial challenges.
Staff Supervision: Provide direct oversight and mentorship to the Accounting Staff, promoting professional growth and departmental efficiency.
Change Management: Act as an innovative problem solver and driver of change, implementing process improvements to drive operational efficiencies.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a collaborator and leader across all company business units to align financial goals with operational reality.

Benefits

Pay Range: Highly competitive salary based on experience and industry expertise.
Performance Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus structure.
Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, including a Health Savings Account (HSA).
Retirement: 401(k) with company matching.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, and Holidays.

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