Controller at Ascape Landscape and Construction

People Solutions Center; Blauvelt (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 90 days

401k with 4% employer match

Paid time off

Vacation time

Job summary

Ascape Landscape and Construction seeks an experienced Controller to lead financial reporting, internal controls, and tax compliance. You will direct payroll, manage the accounting team, and provide strategic financial analysis to support growth.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 5+ years in finance or accounting (3+ years on staff management), strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and integrated accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years in finance or accounting roles, with 3+ years managing staff.
• GAAP/FASB knowledge and accounting principles required.
• Experience managing payroll operations and using costing tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct the preparation of financial statements and analyses.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
• Develop reports to identify opportunities to improve results or address risk.
• Develop systems to improve division and company performance.
• Lead, coach and develop the accounting team.
• Collaborate as a strategic member of the leadership team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Payroll management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job costing technologies

Integrated accounting systems

Job description

This position is being posted on behalf of People Solutions Centers client, Ascape Landscape and Construction.

Ascape Landscape and Construction is a leading landscape construction and maintenance company specializing in commercial landscape construction and commercial landscape maintenance. With a commitment to quality craftsmanship and environmental responsibility, we take pride in transforming ideas into reality. We have a unique opportunity for an experienced Controller to join our team.

We offer a compensation package with significant earning potential and career growth opportunities. This includes an annual salary of $110,000-$120,000/annually commensurate with experience, with opportunity for growth. We also offer health benefits after 90 days, and a 401k with a 4% employer match, paid time off, and vacation time.

The following education, skills and experience are required for the Controller role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, managerial finance, business administration or related field;
• 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting positions, including 3+ years of experience managing accounting staff;
• In-depth experience and knowledge of accounting principles/theories (GAAP, FASB);
• Demonstrated experience managing internal payroll operations;
• High Proficiency with MS Office and job costing technologies;
• Knowledge and experience with integrated accounting systems.

Responsibilities for our Controller include, but are not limited to:

• Directing the preparation of financial statements and the financial analysis of the organization;
• Managing compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, internal controls and tax filings;
• Creating and analyzing reports to identify opportunities to improve financial results or address potential risk to the organization;
• Developing systems and processes to improve division and company results;
• Leading, coaching and developing the accounting team members;
• Serving as a collaborative and strategic member of the leadership team;