Senior Accounting Manager

Pierre Landscape | Irwindale, CA
Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 Total Compensation (DOE)

Pierre Landscape is looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to oversee our day-to-day accounting operations and lead our Accounting Team.

In this role, you will take full ownership of the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting while working closely with leadership. You will streamline processes, ensure accuracy in construction job costing and payroll, and act as the right-hand partner to leadership. We are looking for someone who not only owns the month-end close today but has the drive, strategic mindset, and technical depth to grow into our next Controller as the company scales.

What You'll Take Ownership Of

Accounting & Financial Operations

- Lead daily accounting operations and oversee the full accounting cycle to ensure transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and on time.

- Directly manage and oversee A/P, A/R, Payroll, Contracts & Compliance, and related accounting functions.

- Own the month-end and year-end closing processes, including coordinating and assigning responsibilities to the Accounting Team.

- Process applicable tax liabilities, payments, employee deductions, and prepare adjusted trial balances and supporting documentation for annual financial statements and tax preparation.

- Handle additional accounting matters and special financial projects as needed.

Cash Flow, Reporting & Financial Planning

- Monitor collections, receivables, payables, and overall working capital to support day-to-day cash flow management.

- Assist leadership with the annual budgeting process and monitor company performance against budget.

- Prepare scheduled and as-needed financial reports, variance analyses, and cash flow forecasts.

Construction Accounting & Payroll

- Oversee construction accounting and project financial reporting, including job costing, WIP reporting, and cost-to-complete analysis.

- Review project financial performance and work with operational leadership to flag financial risks and trends.

- Oversee Admin payroll, weekly Union payroll, applicable payroll tax liabilities, quarterly reporting, and monthly union reporting.

- Ensure payroll systems and union compliance reporting are properly maintained and completed accurately and on time.

Audit, Tax, Insurance & Compliance

- Serve as a primary day-to-day accounting contact for external accountants, auditors, and tax preparers.

- Coordinate annual year-end audits and prepare required audit schedules and documentation.

- Assist with Workers' Compensation, General Liability, union, and city audits, as well as insurance renewals.

Lead & Develop the Team

- Lead, manage, train, and develop the Accounting Team, establishing clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines.

- Evaluate department performance and build stronger, more automated processes as the company grows.

- Work collaboratively across departments and demonstrate the readiness to assume broader controller responsibilities over time.

What We're Looking For

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA or progress toward CPA/MBA a plus.

- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with construction or project-based accounting strongly preferred.

- 2+ years of experience managing direct reports and leading accounting functions.

- Experience handling accounting for a $20M–$100M construction, specialty contracting, or project-based business is a strong plus.

- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, full-cycle accounting, financial statements, and general ledger management.

- Construction job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete, union/certified payroll, and prevailing wage experience preferred.

- Experience supporting financial, Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and union audits.

- Sage 100 Contractor experience preferred; strong Excel, spreadsheet, and reporting skills required.

- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on "builder" mentality.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and accountability.

What We Offer

- $110,000–$150,000 Total compensation, based on experience and qualifications

- Defined Growth Path: Clear trajectory into the Controller/CFO role as you scale with the company.

- Semi-Annual Bonus, Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & AD&D insurance

- 401(k) retirement plan and Aflac voluntary benefits

- Paid holidays and paid time off