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This role is fully on-site, five days per week, and is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and strategic financial guidance to support business growth.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nOversee all general accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, job costing, and financial reporting\r\nPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements\r\nManage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis\r\nOversee job costing and project profitability across landscaping, nursery, and masonry divisions\r\nMaintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes\r\nWork closely with ownership and operations to support strategic decision-making\r\nEnsure compliance with all tax, audit, and regulatory requirements\r\nSupervise and develop accounting staff as applicable\r\nPartner with external CPA firms, banks, and auditors\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required\r\n5+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience preferred\r\nExperience in construction, landscaping, agriculture, nursery, or job-costing environments strongly preferred\r\nProficiency with QBO, accounting software and Excel\r\nStrong leadership, communication, and organizational skills\r\nBased in either Milford, CT or Bethany, CT\r\nCollaborative, hands-on environment within a growing, multi-service business\r\nWe are looking for a detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment and can serve as a trusted financial partner to the business.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Evolving Solution Services","rawCompany":"evolving solution services","city":"New Milford","state":"CT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T01:41:54.661Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"561730","title":"Landscaping Services","slug":"landscaping-services"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"111421","title":"Nursery and Tree Production","slug":"nursery-and-tree-production"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Salary Range: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 Annually\r\nController (On-Site – 5 Days/Week)\r\nLocations: Milford, CT or Woodbridge, CT\r\nIndustry: Landscaping, Nursery, and Masonry\r\nCompany Size: ~40 employees\r\nPosition Overview: We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity business specializing in landscaping, nursery operations, and masonry services. 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