People Solutions Center · 1 week ago
Controller at Harmony Design Group
Springfield, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expPeople Solutions Center is representing Harmony Design Group, a premier Landscape Architecture and construction firm, seeking a seasoned Controller to join their leadership team. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic financial insights to support the company's growth.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesProfessional ServicesRecruiting
Responsibilities
Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
Prepare and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting to executive leadership
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) to support strategic and operational decision-making
Analyze financial performance, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and product profitability to inform business decisions
Partner with operations, sales & leadership teams to drive cost efficiency, pricing strategy and profitability
Oversees accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing/invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, and business insurance management
Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements
Implement and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including sales tax, use tax, and payroll tax filings
Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external firms and advisors
Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new product launches, capital investments, and system or ERP implementations
Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy as the business scales
Manage Bookkeeper and accounting staff; coach, grow and develop the finance team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role for a growing business in landscaping, construction or a related field
Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting; CPA/CMA preferred
Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems
Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights
Preferred
CPA/CMA preferred
Benefits
Company sponsored medical benefits
401k with profit sharing
2 weeks of paid vacation
1 week of paid sick leave
6 paid company holidays
Company
People Solutions Center
People Solutions Center is a human resource consulting firm with expertise in recruitment and leadership development programs.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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