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.