Controller at Harmony Design Group

People Solutions Center•Springfield, NJ

7d•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Harmony Design Group, a premier Landscape Architecture and construction firm, is seeking a seasoned Controller to join our leadership team! About Harmony Design Group: Founded in 2005, Harmony Design Group has a passion for building and designing beautiful landscapes. We work on residential projects in New Jersey and New York. Our projects are fast-paced, high-end projects. Compensation and Benefits for our Controller: We are offering a competitive compensation and benefits package including an annual salary of $105,000 - $130,000 dependent on experience. We also offer company sponsored medical benefits, a 401k with profit sharing, 2 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick leave, and 6 paid company holidays. Requirements for our Controller: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role for a growing business in landscaping, construction or a related field. Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting; CPA/CMA preferred. Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll. Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems. Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights. Key Responsibilities for our Controller: Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals. Prepare and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting to executive leadership. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) to support strategic and operational decision-making. Analyze financial performance, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and product profitability to inform business decisions. Partner with operations, sales & leadership teams to drive cost efficiency, pricing strategy and profitability. Oversees accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing/invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, and business insurance management. Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements. Implement and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including sales tax, use tax, and payroll tax filings. Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external firms and advisors. Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new product launches, capital investments, and system or ERP implementations. Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy as the business scales. Manage Bookkeeper and accounting staff; coach, grow and develop the finance team. Friendly reminder - be sure to check your spam/junk folder so you do not miss any communication regarding your application.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role for a growing business in landscaping, construction or a related field.
Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting; CPA/CMA preferred.
Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll.
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems.
Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights.

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
Prepare and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting to executive leadership.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Analyze financial performance, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and product profitability to inform business decisions.
Partner with operations, sales & leadership teams to drive cost efficiency, pricing strategy and profitability.
Oversees accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing/invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, and business insurance management.
Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements.
Implement and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including sales tax, use tax, and payroll tax filings.
Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external firms and advisors.
Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new product launches, capital investments, and system or ERP implementations.
Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy as the business scales.
Manage Bookkeeper and accounting staff; coach, grow and develop the finance team.