Senior Accounting Manager - Path to Controller

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 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.