POSITION SUMMARY
ND Landscape Services has been providing Full-Service Landscaping for clientsin the North Shore and Metro North area since 1980. We are seeking aninitiative-taking and organized Controller with strong operationalaccounting and leadership skills to direct and manage the Company's officestaff, business, and accounting functions.
The Controller is in a senior management position, reportingdirectly to the CEO of the Company. This role provides strategic leadership, aconsistent financial perspective and makes critical management decisions foroffice staff, business, and accounting functions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that we have in place consistent officeprocesses, systems, and procedures to serve as a resource to the operatingdivisions.
• Maintain an effective team in the office throughcoaching, staff development, and driving accountability so that theorganization executes tasks timely, supports the departments and contributes tobusiness results being achieved.
• Ensure that we have Human Resource processes,systems and procedures being implemented consistently across the organization(Compliance, Performance Management, Recruiting)
• Ensure we have consistent and documentedaccounting and office practices to produce timely and accurate accountspayables, payroll, compliance related items and monthly financial reporting.
• Through partnership with the CEO and Managers,ensure that we have an integrated implementation of reporting that supports thebudgeted Cascading Goals. EnsureOperational Managers can obtain the necessary operational reports and cascadegoals to key roles across the organization.
• Responsible for the successful implementationand management of the company's indirect expenses
• Manage over specific expense lines such as:Auto, Health, and Workers Comp/Employer's liability Insurances.
• Serve as a partner and resource to the Owner andthe Division Managers in financial planning and analysis to contribute tofinancial performance.
• Recommend opportunities to improve businessgrowth, efficiency and profitability and play a key role in the execution ofthese improvements.

COMPETENCIES
Communication:

• Demonstrated ability and focus to develop,communicate, motivate, and manage toward a strategic vision.
• Ability to promote a culture based in trust thatallows effective engagement and works through conflict to achieve results.
• Interpersonal Competencies:
• Highly organized and meticulous
• Able to quickly develop credibility; respectedas a leader and the ability to hold people accountable for results.
• Highly ethical with unquestioned integrity andhigh personal standards of behavior

Motivational Competencies:

• Self-directed, purposeful
• Confidence to engage and challenge the statusquo and initiate constructive change.
• Able to multi-task

EXPERIENCE

• Must be an analytical person, who works toovercome the obstacles that may prevent the company from reaching its goals.
• Must have responsible operational and financeexperience.
• Must have excellent written and verbalcommunication skills to direct employees and lead the department.
• Previous experience as a business executive with3-6 direct reports preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business management,Administration, or related field. MBA degree is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting (GAAP),financial controls, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, operatingplans, budgets, and projections.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk andworking on a computer.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• $125,000 - $130,000, annually
• Eligible employees have access to a variety ofcompany benefits including our health and dental plans, HSA, 401k, LTD/STD,Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and more!

ABOUT US
ND Landscape Services' mission is simple: To drive thehighest standard of landscape management. Our Core Values are the backbone ofour business and guide our hiring process. We are:

• Committed to Professionalism and Integrity
• Passionate About Continuous Improvement
• Dedicated to Creating WIN-WIN Relationships toAchieve Excellence
• A Systems-Driven Company
• Operate With a Sense of Urgency

If this position caught your eye, apply today! For bestconsideration, include a resume with your application.