Controller

About LOVING

LOVING is a leading provider of comprehensive landscape, hardscape, and sod solutions, with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a collaborative culture that values creative problem-solving and operational excellence, we leverage cutting-edge technology and best-in-class practices to deliver tailored services that enhance both residential and commercial environments. Our TEAM-centric approach empowers every associate to drive continuous improvement, foster sustainable growth, and uphold our core values with integrity, TEAMwork, and compassion. As we expand our footprint, we remain dedicated to cultivating a workplace where professional development thrives and each TEAM member’s contributions directly fuel our mission to create beautiful, lasting outdoor experiences.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

LOVING, we believe diversity strengthens our teams and inclusion fuels innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

If you need reasonable accommodations during any part of the application or interview process, please let us know, we’re here to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Why This Role Matters

As LOVING continues to grow and scale, disciplined financial leadership is essential. The Controller serves as the company’s senior accounting and financial operations leader, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and strategic alignment across the organization. This role oversees all accounting functions while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. The Controller brings structure, rigor, and insight to the business, enabling informed decision-making, strong cash management, and sustainable growth.

What Success Looks Like

• Serve as the ultimate owner of financial accuracy and integrity across the organization, ensuring all financial data, reports, and statements are complete, timely, and reliable for executive decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, strengthening internal accountability, and building scalable workflows that support a growing, multi-division business.
• Direct and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, reducing close timelines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
• Design, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that align with GAAP and protect the organization from financial, operational, and compliance risk.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to build, manage, and refine annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans that support strategic priorities and sustainable growth.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis and variance reporting that explains performance drivers, highlights risks and opportunities, and informs course correction when needed.
• Oversee cash flow management, including billing, collections, payables, and working capital planning, to ensure liquidity and financial stability across the business.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, job costing, and expense allocation, particularly within project-based and operationally complex environments.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and system limitations, then lead process improvements and system enhancements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to department leaders, translating complex financial information into practical guidance that supports operational execution and accountability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as system implementations, organizational growth, and financial due diligence by providing disciplined financial insight and leadership.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned that support the mission and core values of Loving, ensuring alignment with our culture of community, integrity, and impact.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including proven leadership and people management responsibility.
• Deep working knowledge of GAAP, with demonstrated expertise in internal controls, financial compliance, and risk management.
• Proven track record of leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in a growing organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build, analyze, and interpret complex financial models and reporting tools.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks and ERP systems, with the capability to evaluate, optimize, and scale financial systems as the business evolves.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial results into actionable insights that drive operational and strategic decisions.
• Confident, credible leader who balances strategic vision with a willingness to engage in hands-on execution when needed.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Preferred experience in construction, landscaping, or other project-based service industries where job costing and operational complexity are critical.