Controller

Ikon Landscape; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401K (3% match)

Job summary

IKON Landscape is seeking a hands-on Controller to build financial processes from the ground up in Sandy, Utah. The role focuses on budgeting, GAAP reporting, internal controls, and cash flow planning to support growth.

You will own the GL, close cycles, KPI reporting, and FP&A, partnering with operations and sales to improve profitability while overseeing AP/AR, payroll, and ERP systems including Aspire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in Controller role
• Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPI reporting
• Experience managing AP, AR, GL, and payroll
• Strong Excel skills; GAAP-compliant reporting and ERP familiarity

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and month-/quarter-/year-end close
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A to support decision-making
• Analyze gross margin, COGS, pricing, and product profitability
• Partner with operations, sales, and leadership to drive cost efficiency and profitability
• Oversee AP/AR, invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory cost accounting, and insurance management
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships, and financing
• Implement and maintain accounting policies and internal controls
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and interactions with external firms
• Support expansion, new product launches, capex, and ERP implementations
• Continuously improve accounting processes and data accuracy
• Manage Bookkeeper and accounting staff; coach the finance team

Skills

5+ years experience

GAAP reporting

FP&A

Budgeting

Close & compliance

A/P A/R Payroll

Excel

Aspire ERP

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Aspire

Job description

IKON Landscape is a premier landscaping company specializing in the design, installation, and maintenance of high-quality outdoor spaces for high-end residential properties. Known for innovative, sustainable solutions and exceptional attention to detail, IKON has built a strong reputation for delivering beautiful, functional landscapes and outstanding client experience.

This isn't just another Controller role. We're looking for someone who has experience stepping into an organization as its first Controller-someone who thrives on building from the ground up by creating accounting processes, establishing financial controls, improving reporting, continuing to develop IKON’s budget and cash flow projections, and laying the financial foundation that will support the organization's continued growth and success.

Controller Compensation and Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation structure including a base salary of $120,000 to $140,000 (based on experience). We also offer a strong benefits package including paid vacation, paid holidays, medical insurance, 401K (3% match).

Controller 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, job costing, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems (Aspire).
• Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights.

Controller 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.

Location: Sandy, Utah 84070