Senior Accounting Manager

Pierre Landscape | Irwindale, CA

Total Package Compensation Up To: $150,000 (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 or Finance required
• 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

• Up to $150,000 Total Package 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
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-4:00pm (in-office)

_Fair Chance & EEO Notice_

_Pierre Landscape is a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in compliance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act._

_This role requires a criminal background check due to job duties involving:_

• _Access to private and public work locations, including sensitive areas_
• _Operation of vehicles, machinery, tools, or hazardous materials_
• _Responsibility for client property, equipment, or secured work areas_

_All applicants will receive an individualized assessment of their conviction history before any employment decision is made._

_Pierre Landscape provides equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any protected status under applicable laws._