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LOVING · 1 day ago

Controller

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

LOVING is a leading provider of comprehensive landscape, hardscape, and sod solutions, committed to quality and customer satisfaction. The Controller serves as the senior accounting and financial operations leader, responsible for ensuring financial integrity and strategic alignment while overseeing all accounting functions and partnering with executive leadership on budgeting and forecasting.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the ultimate owner of financial accuracy and integrity across the organization, ensuring all financial data, reports, and statements are complete, timely, and reliable for executive decision-making

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, strengthening internal accountability, and building scalable workflows that support a growing, multi-division business

Direct and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, reducing close timelines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance

Design, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that align with GAAP and protect the organization from financial, operational, and compliance risk

Partner closely with executive leadership to build, manage, and refine annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans that support strategic priorities and sustainable growth

Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis and variance reporting that explains performance drivers, highlights risks and opportunities, and informs course correction when needed

Oversee cash flow management, including billing, collections, payables, and working capital planning, to ensure liquidity and financial stability across the business

Ensure accurate revenue recognition, job costing, and expense allocation, particularly within project-based and operationally complex environments

Proactively identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and system limitations, then lead process improvements and system enhancements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability

Act as a trusted financial advisor to department leaders, translating complex financial information into practical guidance that supports operational execution and accountability

Support strategic initiatives such as system implementations, organizational growth, and financial due diligence by providing disciplined financial insight and leadership

Perform other responsibilities as assigned that support the mission and core values of Loving, ensuring alignment with our culture of community, integrity, and impact

Qualification

CPAGAAPBudgetingFinancial PlanningMicrosoft ExcelQuickBooksERP SystemsBusiness AcumenLeadershipDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPA strongly preferred

Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including proven leadership and people management responsibility

Deep working knowledge of GAAP, with demonstrated expertise in internal controls, financial compliance, and risk management

Proven track record of leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in a growing organization

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build, analyze, and interpret complex financial models and reporting tools

Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and ERP systems, with the capability to evaluate, optimize, and scale financial systems as the business evolves

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial results into actionable insights that drive operational and strategic decisions

Confident, credible leader who balances strategic vision with a willingness to engage in hands-on execution when needed

Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Preferred

Preferred experience in construction, landscaping, or other project-based service industries where job costing and operational complexity are critical