Senior Accounting Manager — Path to Controller

Pierre Landscape Construction; Irwindale (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Pierre Landscape is seeking an hands-on Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant to own accounting operations, lead a team, and partner with leadership in Irwindale, CA. The role offers potential growth into a Controller position within a leading commercial landscape construction company.

The successful candidate will bring strong GAAP knowledge, clear communication, and a proactive, hands-on “builder” mentality to strengthen financial processes and drive performance across departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based work.
• 2+ years of managing direct reports and leading accounting functions.
• Experience handling accounting for $20M–$100M construction/project-based business is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the full accounting cycle with accuracy and timeliness.
• Direct A/P, A/R, Payroll, Contracts & Compliance and related functions.
• Own month-end and year-end closings, coordinating the Accounting Team.
• Process tax liabilities, employee deductions, and support annual financial statements and tax prep.
• Oversee construction accounting, project financial reporting, and job costing.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Builder mentality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Excel

Job description

Pierre Landscape is seeking an hands-on Accounting Manager/Senior Accountant to own accounting operations, lead a team, and partner with leadership in Irwindale, CA. The role offers potential growth into a Controller position within a leading commercial landscape construction company.

The successful candidate will bring strong GAAP knowledge, clear communication, and a proactive, hands-on “builder” mentality to strengthen financial processes and drive performance across departments.