Controller

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JOB SUMMARY:

Krause Landscape is seeking a full-time Controller to lead the finance function across our Amarillo and Dallas operations. Reporting directly to the Regional CFO and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Controller owns accounting operations and systems, financial reporting, cash flow management, and the budgeting and forecasting processes. The role also leads the finance team and oversees the Inventory, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable functions. This position will be located in Dallas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership Team Member:

• Serve as a strategic business partner to functional and operational leaders, providing financial insight that shapes the company's direction.
• Translate financial results into actionable recommendations that help leaders make better operational decisions.

Accounting and Financial Reporting:

• Own the monthly close process - accruals, account reconciliations, and the corporate reporting package - ensuring books are accurate and closed on schedule.
• Oversee revenue recognition for major construction and maintenance projects, ensuring revenue, costs, and profit are recognized in accordance with ASC 606.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Controller on audits and other compliance matters.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Lead the annual budget and quarterly reforecast processes in partnership with the business unit's leadership and corporate teams.
• Track actual results against budget and forecast and explain the drivers behind significant variances.

Operational Reporting and Support:

• Prepare data for the monthly KPI and dashboard reporting that leaders use to track business performance.
• Partner with functional and operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.

Accounts Payable and Receivable Management:

• Manage the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff and their day-to-day workflows.
• Monitor customer receivables and partner with the operations team to collect past-due balances on time.
• Ensure vendor cost and customer sales data are entered and maintained accurately in the financial systems.

Additional Responsibilitie s:

• Lead ad hoc financial projects, analyses, and other duties as requested by business unit or corporate leadership.
• Periodic travel to the Amarillo office is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience, including managing and developing finance and accounting teams.
• Landscape or construction accounting experience, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in NetSuite and Aspire is a plus.
• Experience implementing accounting or ERP systems is a plus.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.