Financial Controller

Strata is looking for an extraordinarily talented individual to join our corporate finance team as our Corporate Controller. We are looking for someone excited by the opportunity to lead a growing team in accounting, and developing and refining processes through an exciting phase of accelerated growth as we scale from $20M to $200M in revenue over the next few years. Strata is a private equity-backed company with a mandate to grow rapidly through both acquisitions and organic sales. To help manage that growth, our accounting team will be a key in ensuring we have accurate and insightful data for decision-making. As the accounting leader, you'll be responsible for hiring, training and mentoring great people in our branch locations to record and deliver financial results in a timely manner each month, coordinating with branch managers across our portfolio, and supporting a budgeting process that informs critical decisions by the executive team. To be successful you'll need to be passionate about our business, thrive in a fast-growing company, have the management discipline to lead a talented group of accounting and admin staff, while collaborating with executive leadership of the company. About Strata Strata Landscape Services is building the leading commercial landscape platform across the Western United States. Backed by Align Capital Partners, a $625 million private equity fund, Strata has grown rapidly through acquisitions and organic expansion across Utah and Southern California. As we continue to scale, we are looking for a Financial Controller to help build a strong financial foundation for the next stage of Strata's growth. Key Responsibilities Own the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting Lead accounting operations and manage a distributed accounting team supporting multiple branches, entities, and geographies Deliver GAAP-compliant financial reporting at both the corporate and branch level Develop and maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, closing processes, and reporting standards Manage consolidation of financial results across Strata Build and manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow forecasting processes Partner closely with branch leaders to improve financial visibility, accountability, and decision-making Support acquisition diligence and lead the financial integration of newly acquired businesses, including systems, reporting, and accounting processes Help build scalable finance infrastructure, including policies, chart of accounts, ERP processes, and closing checklists Manage annual audit and tax processes alongside outside advisors Lead, develop, and continue building out the accounting team as Strata grows Partner with Strata's leadership team and private equity sponsors on financial reporting, board materials, lender reporting, and monthly operating reviews Ideal Background CPA with US GAAP financial reporting expertise 10+ years of accounting experience, with 2+ years of Controller experience Private equity-backed or acquisition-driven company experience strongly preferred Background in a service-based, field services, construction, landscaping, or other labor-intensive business strongly preferred Experience supporting multiple branches, offices, entities, or geographies Experience managing teams of 5+ teammates Experience managing end-to-end month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes Experience with transaction accounting, systems integrations, and consolidations Experience leading budgeting, FP&A, and cash outlook analyses Experience managing annual audit and tax processes Experience building finance systems, including policies, closing checklists, chart of accounts, and ERP systems Strong work ethic with an ability to roll up your sleeves and solve problems hands-on What Success Looks Like Accurate and timely financial reporting with a consistent, predictable close process Strong financial visibility and accountability across Strata's branches Successful integration of acquired companies into Strata's financial systems and processes Scalable finance systems, controls, and reporting that support continued growth A strong accounting team that can keep pace as Strata expands Location & Travel This role will be based in Southern California and will follow a hybrid working model. There is flexibility to work from home as scheduling permits, but there is an expectation to spend a couple of days per week working alongside our teams at our branches. Strata currently operates branches in San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura County, and Salt Lake City . The Financial Controller should expect semi-frequent travel between branches, including periodic travel to Salt Lake City. $120,000-$150,000 base salary depending on experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Leadership role within a rapidly growing commercial landscape company Significant opportunity for continued career growth as Strata expands #J-18808-Ljbffr Strata Landscape Services