Financial Controller

Maldonado Nursery & Landscaping, Inc. is the landscape partner of choice. We’re devoted to providing top-quality landscape services to both commercial and residential clients at competitive prices.

We service San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, Houston, and Dallas/Fort Worth. We are one of the largest family-owned landscape and irrigation contractors in the South Texas region as well as one of the largest privately held Hispanic businesses in the United States.

Keeping our mission statement and core values at the forefront of our daily operations is our commitment to our clients and employees. Check out our website to learn more about our mission and team: https://mnlsa.com/

We're thrilled to share that we've ranked on the Lawn & Landscape Top 100 list for 2024! This recognition speaks to the hard work, dedication, and passion our team brings to every project. Join our team and be a part of a 38-year legacy that continues to serve the Southern Region of Texas!

Job Summary 

The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations and the internal and external financial reporting of the company. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk. 

• Utilizes ComputerEase daily for AP & AR tasks and processes  

• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. 

• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance. 

• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management. 

• Comfortable operating on a 10-day close  

• Involved in year-end audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Performs monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records and identify discrepancies. 

• Utilizes expertise in managing fixed assets, including depreciation schedules, asset tracking, and accounting for asset acquisitions and disposals. 

• Works with external accountants and provides needed information for the annual review.  

• Files monthly, quarterly, and annual reports with the appropriate parties.  

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. 

• Stay current on industry standards, contracts, and terms. 

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a team of 5-6 direct reports. 

• Superior analytical skills with extreme attention to detail. 

• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. 

• Ten (10) years or more of progressive accounting experience required.  

• Previous Controller experience at a company exceeding $100 million in revenue

• Experience in the construction industry or project-based industries preferred. 

• Supervisory experience managing accounting personnel is required 

• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accounting designation preferred.