Senior Accounting Manager / Controller

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead key accounting operations, safeguard the integrity of financial records, and support timely reporting across the organization.

You will partner with accounting leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, mentor staff, and provide financial guidance to operational leaders, branch managers, and project teams. This role collaborates with external auditors and participates in the annual audit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience managing accounting personnel required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Experience in the construction or project-based industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 5-6 member accounting team and coordinate tasks.
• Oversee the GL, AP, AR, and coordination with external auditors.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and internal controls.
• Manage fixed assets, leases, and debt accounting.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and periodic financial reports.
• Support operational leaders with financial insights.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Organization & time management

Excel proficiency (VLOOKUP, PivotTable

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Brief Description

Job Summary
The Controller is responsible for leading key accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of the Company's financial records, and supporting accurate and timely financial reporting. This position partners with accounting leadership to strengthen internal controls, improve accounting processes, develop staff, and provide financial support to operational leaders throughout the organization.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Utilizes ComputerEase daily for AP & AR tasks and processes
• Researches, analyzes, and resolves complex balance sheet reconciliations through detailed transaction analysis and root-cause investigation while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Company's financial records.
• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Maintains accurate accounting for fixed assets, leases, and long-term debt, including reconciliations, depreciation, amortization, additions, disposals, and related financial reporting.
• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.
• Oversees the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports while ensuring compliance with GAAP and Company accounting policies.
• Coordinates with external auditors and advisors, prepares audit support, responds to audit requests, and assists in the successful completion of the annual financial statement audit.
• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.
• Comfortable operating on a 10-day close
• Collaborates effectively with accounting leadership to evaluate complex accounting matters, challenge assumptions, and develop sound accounting conclusions that support consistent financial reporting and strong internal controls.
• Participates in ERP implementations, accounting system enhancements, process redesign, testing, user acceptance, and post-implementation optimization.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives that enhance accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, improve reporting accuracy, and increase operational efficiency.
• Mentors, develops, and supports accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, cross-training, and continuous professional growth.
• Builds strong working relationships with Branch Managers, Purchasing, Contracts, Operations, and Executive Leadership to proactively resolve accounting issues and support informed business decisions.
• Involved in year-end audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies.
• Utilizes expertise in managing fixed assets, including depreciation schedules, asset tracking, and accounting for asset acquisitions and disposals.
• Works with external accountants and provides needed information for the annual review.
• Files monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with the appropriate parties.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Stay current on industry standards, contracts, and terms.
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of 5-6 direct reports.
• Superior analytical skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• 6 years or more of progressive accounting experience required
• Experience in the construction industry or project-based industries preferred
• Supervisory experience managing accounting personnel is required
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accounting designation preferred