Construction Accounting Leader — Path to Controller

Hireology; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Growth Path

Semi-Annual Bonus & Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life & AD&D

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

In-office schedule

Job summary

Pierre Landscape in Irwindale, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior Accounting Manager to own the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will lead the Accounting Team, ensure accurate job costing, payroll, and compliance while partnering with leadership for strategic growth.

The role offers a clear growth path into Controller as the company scales, with a total package up to $150,000 DOE and office-based schedule Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, construction or project-based preferred.
• 2+ years managing direct reports.
• 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.
• Sage 100 Contractor experience preferred; strong Excel, spreadsheet, and reporting skills required.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Hands-on mentality

US GAAP

Sage 100 Contractor

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Excel

Job description

Pierre Landscape in Irwindale, CA is seeking a hands-on Senior Accounting Manager to own the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will lead the Accounting Team, ensure accurate job costing, payroll, and compliance while partnering with leadership for strategic growth.

The role offers a clear growth path into Controller as the company scales, with a total package up to $150,000 DOE and office-based schedule Monday–Friday.