Posted 12/01/2025
Job Number: 14854
Controller
Lavon, Texas • Onsite
Industry: Construction
Job Category: Construction
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 - $130,000/Annually
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Job Description
A full-service landscape construction and maintenance company is expanding fast, and they need a Controller who knows how to turn numbers into direction. This leader will own all financial operations and reporting while coaching a small but mighty team. This role sits at the center of strategy, partnering closely with project managers and leadership to ensure profitable projects, clean books, and confident decision-making. The right candidate is a builder. Someone who is organized, decisive, collaborative, and eager to step into a role with real impact and room to grow.
Controller Responsibilities:
- Oversee all financial processes, including job cost accounting and corporate accounting
- Manage month-end close, financial statements, variance analysis, and performance insights
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Work closely with the leadership team to drive profitable growth and strategic planning
- Ensure accurate project tracking, billing, change orders, and revenue recognition
- Lead WIP reporting and serve as liaison between Operations and Finance
- Maintain compliance with sales tax, payroll tax, and state regulations
- Partner with outside CPA firm on tax returns and annual financial reviews
- Improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls
- Lead and mentor office/admin team members supporting accounting functions
Controller Requirements:
- 3+ years in a Controller role
- 3 – 5+ years of construction accounting experience
- Strong QuickBooks expertise
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Highly organized with strong follow-through and deadline discipline
- Collaborative mindset and ability to be a trusted partner to operations
- Analytical thinker with strong strategic and problem-solving ability
- Adaptable with a process-improvement mindset
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Short-term disability and life insurance
- PTO
If you want a seat where your voice is heard and your ideas become reality, this is the place to build your legacy. Apply now! #LI-BM1
Job ID: a0CUm00003SL65fMAD
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