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Harmony Design Group, a premier Landscape Architecture and construction firm, is seeking a seasoned Controller to join our leadership team!

About Harmony Design Group: Founded in 2005, Harmony Design Group has a passion for building and designing beautiful landscapes. We work on residential projects in New Jersey and New York. Our projects are fast-paced, high-end projects.

Compensation and Benefits for our Controller:  

We are offering a competitive compensation and benefits package including an annual salary of $105,000 - $130,000 dependent on experience. We also offer company sponsored medical benefits, a 401k with profit sharing, 2 weeks of paid vacation, 1 week of paid sick leave, and 6 paid company holidays.

Requirements for our Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in a Controller role for a growing business in landscaping, construction or a related field.
• Experience with close and compliance processes, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, KPIs, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Experience managing A/P, A/R, general ledger, and payroll.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills; able to translate numbers into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities for our Controller:

• Own the general ledger and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Prepare and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow), management reporting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting to executive leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning & analysis (FP&A) to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, gross margin, cost of goods sold (COGS), pricing, and product profitability to inform business decisions.
• Partner with operations, sales & leadership teams to drive cost efficiency, pricing strategy and profitability.
• Oversees accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), billing/invoicing, collections, vendor management, inventory and production cost accounting, and business insurance management.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Implement and maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including sales tax, use tax, and payroll tax filings.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and relationships with external firms and advisors.
• Support strategic initiatives such as expansion, new product launches, capital investments, and system or ERP implementations.
• Continuously improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and data accuracy as the business scales.
• Manage Bookkeeper and accounting staff; coach, grow and develop the finance team.

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