Accounting Manager- Construction

Pierre Landscape; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Defined Growth Path

Job summary

Pierre Landscape in Irwindale, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager- Construction to own accounting operations, lead a team, and partner with company leadership. Whether you are a hands-on Senior Accountant stepping into management or an Assistant Manager aiming to make a real impact, this role grows with a leading commercial landscape construction company.

We value strong technical accounting skills, leadership potential, and a proactive, builder mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, construction or project-based preferred.
• Leadership or supervisory exposure is a major plus.
• Experience with $20M–$100M construction/project-based accounting is a strong plus.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, full-cycle accounting, and GL management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the full cycle with timely, accurate recording.
• Direct A/P, A/R, Payroll, Contracts & Compliance and related accounting functions.
• Own month-end and year-end closing and coordinate the accounting team.
• Process tax liabilities, payments, deductions and supporting docs for statements.
• Oversee construction accounting, job costing, WIP, and cost-to-complete analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Builder mentality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Excel

Job description

Accounting Manager- Construction

Pierre Landscape | Irwindale, CA
Total Package Compensation Up To: $120,000 (DOE)

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career?

Are you currently a Senior Accountant, Assistant Accounting Manager, or Accounting Supervisorlooking for your next big opportunity to step up and lead?

Pierre Landscape is looking for a hands-on accounting professional who is ready to take ownership of accounting operations, lead a team, and work closely with company leadership. Whether you're a high-performing Senior Accountant ready for your first management role or an Assistant Manager looking to make a true impact, this could be your opportunity to grow with a leading commercial landscape construction company.

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical accounting skills, leadership potential, and the drive to grow with us.

What You'll Take Ownership Of

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the full accounting cycle to ensure transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and on time.

• Directly manage and oversee A/P, A/R, Payroll, Contracts & Compliance, and related accounting functions.

• Own the month-end and year-end closing processes, including coordinating and assigning responsibilities to the Accounting Team.

• Process applicable tax liabilities, payments, employee deductions, and prepare adjusted trial balances and supporting documentation for annual financial statements and tax preparation.

• Handle additional accounting matters and special financial projects as needed.

Cash Flow, Reporting & Financial Planning

• Monitor collections, receivables, payables, and overall working capital to support day-to-day cash flow management.

• Assist leadership with the annual budgeting process and monitor company performance against budget.

• Prepare scheduled and as-needed financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts.

Construction Accounting & Payroll

• Oversee construction accounting and project financial reporting, including job costing, WIP reporting, and cost-to-complete analysis.

• Review project financial performance and work with operational leadership to flag financial risks and trends.

• Oversee Admin payroll, weekly Union payroll, applicable payroll tax liabilities, quarterly reporting, and monthly union reporting.

• Ensure payroll systems and union compliance reporting are properly maintained and completed accurately and on time.

Audit, Tax, Insurance & Compliance

• Serve as a primary day-to-day accounting contact for external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers.

• Coordinate annual year-end audits and prepare required audit schedules and documentation.

• Assist with Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, and city audits, as well as insurance renewals.

Lead & Develop the Team

• Lead, manage, train, and develop the Accounting Team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines.

• Evaluate department performance, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and build stronger, automated processes as the company grows.

• Work collaboratively across departments and demonstrate the assumption of broader controller responsibilities over time.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or project-based accounting strongly preferred.

• Previous leadership or supervisory exposure (e.g., managing junior staff, reviewing work as a Senior Accountant, or serving in an Assistant Manager/Supervisor capacity) is a major plus.

• Experience handling accounting for a $20M–$100M construction, specialty contracting, or project-based business is a strong plus.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, full-cycle accounting, financial statements, and general ledger management.

• Construction job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete, union/certified payroll, and prevailing wage experience preferred.

• Experience supporting financial, Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and union audits.

• Sage 100 Contractor experience preferred; strong Excel, spreadsheet, and reporting skills required.

• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on "builder" mentality.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary range, plus a Semi-Annual Performance Bonus (Total Package of $100-$120k DOE)

• Defined Growth Path: Clear trajectory as