Controller for Growth & M&A – PE-Backed Platform

Talus Holdings; Twin Cities (CA); In loco; USD 130.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO

401k

Benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

Lakeshore Landscaping is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the full accounting function as the company transitions off an embedded finance model. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful ownership: you will report directly to senior leadership, manage day-to-day accounting operations, and serve as the primary accounting liaison for ongoing and future acquisitions.

The right candidate is equally comfortable closing the books, building controls, and sitting across the table from a

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience; 2+ years at Controller/Senior Accounting Manager.
• Experience with ASC 805 acquisition accounting and opening balance sheet prep.
• Experience with post-closing adjustments and working capital determinations.
• GAAP financial reporting experience for privately held companies.
• Strong Excel skills for modeling, reconciliations, and large data sets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to non-accountants and counterparties.

Mansioni

• Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with GAAP statements.
• Maintain an audit-ready control environment and prepare reconciliations.
• Support acquisition accounting, post-close settlements, and WC determinations.
• Interface with sellers and legal on post-close positions and docs.
• Oversee internal controls, policies, and multi-entity accounting standards.
• Administer Aspire ERP; pursue automation and data integrity improvements.
• Help build an accounting team and collaborate with operating partners and finance.

Conoscenze

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Project management

GAAP knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Strumenti

Aspire ERP

QuickBooks

Descrizione del lavoro

Lakeshore Landscaping is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the full accounting function as the company transitions off an embedded finance model. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful ownership: you will report directly to senior leadership, manage day-to-day accounting operations, and serve as the primary accounting liaison for ongoing and future acquisitions.

The right candidate is equally comfortable closing the books, building controls, and sitting across the table from a