JOB SUMMARY: JOB SUMMARY:
MD Landscaping is seeking a full-time Controller who will be an essential member of the senior leadership team of one of our stand-alone business units. Reporting directly to the Regional CFO this pivotal role will support the business accounting team. This role encompasses a diverse array of responsibilities. Key areas of focus include overseeing our accounting systems, managing cash flow, directing financial reporting activities, and spearheading both budgeting and operational reporting. The Controller will also supervise associates within the finance team, manage the Inventory, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable systems, along with its associated functions, and take charge of various other finance-related tasks.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership Team Member:
- Collaborate with functional leaders to help set the company's direction.
- Participate in quarterly planning and regular leadership meetings.
- Focus on the company's big picture, beyond just the individual role.
Accounting and Financial Reporting:
- Maintain our accounting records.
- Oversee our monthly financial close, including monthly accruals, account reconciliations, and the monthly corporate reporting package.
- Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the other members of the business unit leadership team to prepare periodic financial forecast updates.
- Update and enhance monthly reporting packages for business unit and corporate leadership, including analysis.
- Supervise the compilation of revenue, recognized costs, and profits in accordance with ASC 606 on significant construction and maintenance projects.
- Liaise with auditors and perform other compliance functions.
Budgeting:
- Collaborate with the members of the business unit's leadership team to prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts.
- Analyze and report on budget / reforecasts versus actual variances.
Operational Reporting and Support:
- Manage our system of KPIs and dashboards.
- Work with functional and operational team leaders to identify improvement areas within their functions.
Accounts Payable and Receivable Management:
- Oversee the respective team members.
- Monitor collection of customer receivables and ensure that the operations team members are taking appropriate actions to collect past due amounts.
- Supervise vendor management and insurance audits.
- Support the correct entry and management of vendor cost and customer sales data in the financial systems.
Other Accounting and Finance Functions:
- Engage in ad hoc projects as assigned by the business unit or corporate leadership.
- Assist accounting and finance team members.
- Undertake other duties as needed.
WHO YOU ARE:
- A problem solver and self-starter who loves tackling new challenges and finding solutions.
- Detail-oriented, believing that accuracy is key in your work.
- Collaborative, thriving on working with diverse teams across various departments and personalities.
- Service-minded, dedicated to assisting clients, employees, and vendor team members effectively.
- Composed under pressure, maintaining professionalism in challenging situations.
- A strong communicator, adept at clearly articulating ideas and efficiently relaying information both in writing and verbally.
- Efficient, constantly seeking faster and more effective ways to work.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Previous experience as a public accounting manager or in a similar Controller role.
- Experience supervising or managing finance and accounting team members, with a focus on developing and guiding team performance.
- Knowledge/experience in construction accounting (revenue recognition ASC 606).
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in NetSuite and Aspire is a plus.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience in implementing accounting and ERP systems.
- Experience working with NetSuite and Aspire.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.