Strategic Controller | GAAP, FP&A & Growth Finance

People Solutions Center; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored medical benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

2 weeks paid vacation

1 week paid sick leave

6 paid company holidays

Job summary

Harmony Design Group is seeking a seasoned Controller to join our leadership team in New Jersey. This is the first internal Controller position, offering a path to shape finance and strategic planning for high-end landscape design and construction projects.

Responsibilities include month-end close, GAAP reporting, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, and KPI reporting, with collaboration across operations and sales. Competitive salary and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role.
• Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-financial reporting; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A to support decision-making.
• Analyze performance, margin, COGS, pricing, and profitability.
• Partner with operations, sales & leadership to drive cost efficiency and profitability.
• Oversee AP, AR, billing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, and risk management.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Implement and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with taxes and regulatory filings; coordinate audits and tax filings.
• Support strategic initiatives and ERP implementations; drive process improvements.

Skills

GAAP reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Harmony Design Group is seeking a seasoned Controller to join our leadership team in New Jersey. This is the first internal Controller position, offering a path to shape finance and strategic planning for high-end landscape design and construction projects.

Responsibilities include month-end close, GAAP reporting, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, and KPI reporting, with collaboration across operations and sales. Competitive salary and benefits provided.