Controller at Element Outdoor Living, Inc.

Element Outdoor Living is a dynamic, growth-focused and progressive landscape design, installation and maintenance company, located by the coast in Wilmington, North Carolina. We offer a fun collaborative team environment with a strong commitment to our core values: Quality, Unique, Action, Leadership, Integrity and Teamwork.

We have an opportunity for a Controller to join our fast-moving, growing business. Our Controller will ensure the accurate completion of A/R, A/P, preparation of financial statements, and identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Our culture & core values provide a fun work environment with a strong focus on teamwork and achieving results. At Element, you'll be part of a dynamic team that is collectively motivated to consistently improve both personally & professionally. We offer a competitive compensation package for our Controller including a base salary of $90,000 - $100,000 plus health insurance, paid time off and paid holidays. 

Requirements for our Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting;
• 5+ years of experience in an accounting role;
• Complex problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in QuickBooks; 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel;
• Strong knowledge base of compliance issues.

Responsibilities for our Controller:

• Overseeing the general accounting function including cash management, reconciliation, financial reporting, and balance sheet management;
• Processing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable;
• Preparing deposits;
• Preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements;
• Completing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations;
• Reviewing all payroll, tax reports, annual reports;
• Providing guidance and direction to the bookkeeper for the appropriate processing of payroll and entry of expenses;
• Analyzing statements and other reports to offer recommendations on financial performance.