Controller

_Yardmaster, Inc is one of the largest and most respected lawn maintenance, snow, landscape design, and construction firms in the Great Lakes Region, with offices strategically positioned to service the Cleveland, Columbus, Erie, and Detroit metropolitan markets.
Yardmaster’s recent growth and branch expansion is a direct reflection of our employee’s commitment to providing professional work, of the highest quality, and creating an overall unique customer experience.
_ _For over 50 years, Yardmaster has been a Premiere Landscaping Career Destination for employees in our industry.
From entry level to executives, Yardmaster’s leadership approach to team building, has created a culture unmatched by their competitors.
_ _Give us a call to see what a career in landscaping looks like for you!_ *Position Summary:* The _*Controller *_is responsible for overseeing financial operations in order to provide financial direction to preserve the future of the Company.
They advise the Company on financial decisions by monitoring cash flow, reviewing and establishing financial reports, identifying investment opportunities, and coming up with strategic plans to improve the Company’s overall financial health.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:* * Take responsibility for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, and help drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs * Comfortable in a multi-state, multi-branch, multi-statement environment.
* Perform monthly close out within ten business days.
* Coordinate development of annual operating, capital, and program budgets, as well as reporting for the same * Manage small team of accounting staff * Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization * Develop and implement best practices and tools to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows * Comply with national and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation and taking appropriate action * Work with senior managers to efficiently develop budget proposals, provide access to project finance information, and ensure contract/grant compliance and reporting * Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, analyze internal operations, and identify areas for cost reduction and process enhancement * Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments, and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives * Monitor business performance with tracking tools, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports for earnings calls, management team, and rest of company * Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities (ex: Financial Accounting Standards Board, Internal Revenue Service, state attorneys general) * Participate in strategic planning along with senior leadership team.
* Monthly analysis of financial performance.
*Minimum Requirements:* * 5+ year's performing financial duties in a service based industry * CPA preferred * Master’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, business accounting, or finance * 5+ years experience creating financial reports * Previous experience in mergers, acquisitions, and investor relations * Proficient in all Microsoft Office platforms *Key Performance Metrics:* * Accurate & timely financial reporting * Driving profitability through improved SOP’s in forecasting * Expanding the borrowing capabilities of the Company * Maintaining and improving EBITA * Maintaining and improving cash flow *Knowledge and Competencies:* * Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning * Working understanding of how to raise capital outside of traditional lines of credit * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Excellent organization, use of time, and project management skills * Promotes team environment, cooperative, providing input during team discussion, willing to assist others and willingness to participate in company-wide objectives.
* Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives without supervision.
* Motivated and self-driven Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Work Location: In person