Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity business specializing in landscaping, nursery operations, and masonry services. This role is fully on-site, five days per week, and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial guidance to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all general accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and financial reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis
• Oversee job costing and project profitability across landscaping, nursery, and masonry divisions
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Work closely with ownership and operations to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with all tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Supervise and develop accounting staff as applicable
• Partner with external CPA firms, banks, and auditors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred
• Experience in construction, landscaping, agriculture, nursery, or job-costing environments strongly preferred
• Proficiency with QBO, accounting software and Excel
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Work Environment:

• Full-time, on-site role (5 days per week)
• Based in either Milford, CT or Bethany, CT
• Collaborative, hands-on environment within a growing, multi-service business

We are looking for a detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment and can serve as a trusted financial partner to the business.