Senior Accounting Manager

Pierre Landscape Construction; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-Annual Performance Bonus

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Growth path to Controller/CFO

Job summary

Pierre Landscape in Irwindale, CA is seeking a hands-on Accounting Leader to own accounting operations, lead a team, and collaborate with company leadership. The role offers growth toward a Controller position within a leading commercial landscape construction company.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, leadership potential, and a drive to grow with us, including construction job costing, payroll, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or project-based accounting strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading accounting functions.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• Lead, manage, train, and develop the Accounting Team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines.
• Evaluate department performance, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and build stronger, automated processes as the company grows.
• Work collaboratively across departments and demonstrate the readiness to assume broader controller responsibilities over time.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Excel

Job description

Pierre Landscape | Irwindale, CA

Total Package Compensation Up To: $150,000 (DOE)

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Accounting Career?

Are you currently an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, Assistant Controller, or Construction Accounting Manager looking for your next opportunity to grow?

Pierre Landscape is looking for a hands‑on accounting professional who’s ready to take ownership of accounting operations, lead a team, and work closely with company leadership.

Whether you're an experienced Accounting Manager or a Senior Accountant ready to step into management, this could be your opportunity to grow into a Controller role with a leading commercial landscape construction company.

We're looking for someone who brings strong technical accounting skills, leadership potential, and the drive to grow with us.

What You'll Take Ownership Of

Accounting & Financial Operations

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.

Cash Flow, Reporting & Financial Planning

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.

Construction Accounting & Payroll

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.

Audit, Tax, Insurance & Compliance

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.

Assist with Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, and city audits, as well as insurance renewals.

Lead & Develop the Team

Lead, manage, train, and develop the Accounting Team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines.

Evaluate department performance, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and build stronger, automated processes as the company grows.

Work collaboratively across departments and demonstrate the readiness to assume broader controller responsibilities over time.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or project-based accounting strongly preferred.

2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading accounting functions.

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.

Experience supporting financial, Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and union audits.

Sage 100 Contractor experience preferred; strong Excel, spreadsheet, and reporting skills required.

Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a hands‑on "builder" mentality.

High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation: Base salary range, plus a Semi-Annual Performance Bonus (Total Package up to $150,000 DOE)

Defined Growth Path: Clear trajectory into the Controller/CFO role as you scale with the company.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and AD&D insurance

Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan and Aflac voluntary benefits

Paid holidays and paid time off

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm, based out of our office in Irwindale, CA

Fair Chance & EEO Notice

Pierre Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This role requires a criminal background check due to job duties involving:

• Access to private and public work locations, including sensitive areas
• Operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, or hazardous materials
• Responsibility for client property, equipment, or secured work areas

All applicants will receive an individualized assessment of their conviction history before any employment decision is made.

Pierre Landscape provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any protected status under applicable laws.