Working for Oxbow Pool and Landscape Contractors (Oxbow PLC) is an opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in the landscaping industry. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, Oxbow PLC offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally. Our commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture, coupled with our focus on delivering exceptional service to our clients, makes Oxbow PLC an exciting and rewarding place to build a career. If you are passionate about landscaping and seeking a fulfilling role where your contributions are valued, consider joining us at Oxbow PLC.

 Position Description:

Without the strength of the accounting team here at Oxbow PLC , we wouldn’t be able to offer the industry-leading services we’re known for. We’re seeking an experienced controller to oversee this high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in our industry, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough financial status reports for senior managers to help improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

 Objectives of this role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to the current economic landscape.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development.
• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, team and organizational budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize the protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Oversee and support the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity

 Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

 Qualifications & Skills:

• Competence with financial software and technology used in the construction industry (experience with Foundation Construction Accounting Software is desirable).
• Understanding of financial and accounting standards and regulations
• Working knowledge of financial and project accounting used in the construction industry
• Understanding of construction company financial management practices
• Minimum 4-year degree in accounting
• Minimum 5 years of accounting management experience in the construction industry
• Organizational and time management skills
• Leadership skills and the ability to work well as part of the senior management team
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize duties,
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and juggle multiple duties,

Essential Physical Tasks: Frequently sit for extended periods; stand and walk or crouch on uneven surfaces and may occasionally be required to lift up to 25 lbs. without assistance; stoop, kneel, bend to pick up or move objects, office equipment, plants, or tools ; physical ability to push and pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication;

 Physical Demands Requirements

This job mainly operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role, however, some travel is required. This would require the ability to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance