Controller

Description

We are hiring a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function and help scale a fast-growing, operations-driven business. You’ll work directly with our CFO, oversee the full accounting cycle, and help build a high-performance finance team. This is an opportunity to build systems, coach emerging talent, and shape the financial future of a scaling business.

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is a leader in high-quality landscaping, snow removal and tree care services, proudly serving clients across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement—values that drive both our customer relationships and internal operations.

Why Join Us?

· Work directly with the CFO and executive team to shape financial strategy

· Be a mentor and team builder—help grow our finance talent from the ground up

· Join a company that values precision, process, and continuous improvement

· Enjoy autonomy in a stable, entrepreneurial, and respected business

· Competitive compensation, performance-based bonus, and CPA support

Strategic Responsibilities

· Partner with CFO to build scalable accounting systems, dashboards, and KPIs

· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting

· Support M&A diligence and financial modeling for future growth

· Drive process improvements, automation, and internal control enhancements

Core Accounting Duties

· Own and improve the monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting

· Supervise Staff Accountant and AP processes

· Maintain GL, journal entries, fixed assets

· Oversee AP/AR, vendor payments, and cash disbursements

· Prepare GAAP-compliant financials and manage year-end audit

Requirements

· Education & Credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA preferred

· Experience: 4+ years total; Big 4 or top-tier public accounting experience strongly preferred; private company exposure ideal

· Technical Skills: Deep GAAP knowledge, strong Excel, experience with QuickBooks Online and ERP systems

· Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to detail, integrity, effective communicator, team player, excellent problem-solving skills, proven ability to manage multiple priorities, and self-starter with leadership ability

Compensation & Benefits:

• Highly competitive compensation for qualified applicants
• Weekly payroll - every Friday is a pay day!
• Uniform reimbursement for both seasonal and full-time employees
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including short term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Earned Paid Leave
• Bonus potential
• Year-round employment
• Employee development opportunities available... and more!

Compensation: $85,000 - $110,000 base salary. Performance bonus potential

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.