Controller

Innovative CPA Group LLC; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative CPA Group LLC is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity business providing landscaping, nursery, and masonry services. This on-site role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial guidance to drive growth.

Based in Milford or Bethany, CT, the Controller will manage GL, AP, AR, payroll, job costing, budgeting, and cash flow, supervise staff, and coordinate with external CPAs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred
• Experience in construction, landscaping, agriculture, nursery, or job-costing environments strongly preferred
• Proficiency with QBO, accounting software and Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Oversee all general accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Oversee job costing and project profitability across landscaping, nursery, and masonry divisions
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Work closely with ownership and operations to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with all tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and develop accounting staff as applicable
• Partner with external CPA firms, banks, and auditors

Skills

5+ years accounting experience

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity business specializing in landscaping, nursery operations, and masonry services. This role is fully on-site, five days per week, and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial guidance to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all general accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Oversee job costing and project profitability across landscaping, nursery, and masonry divisions
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Work closely with ownership and operations to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with all tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and develop accounting staff as applicable
• Partner with external CPA firms, banks, and auditors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred
• Experience in construction, landscaping, agriculture, nursery, or job-costing environments strongly preferred
• Proficiency with QBO, accounting software and Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Work Environment:

• Full-time, on-site role (5 days per week)
• Based in either Milford, CT or Bethany, CT
• Collaborative, hands-on environment within a growing, multi-service business

We are looking for a detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment and can serve as a trusted financial partner to the business.