Assistant Controller

Juniper is Growing! We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Accounting team.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, with a primary focus on revenue accounting and accounts receivable. This role also supports the accounts payable, treasury and general accounting functions as needed. In addition, the Assistant Controller will play a vital role in accounting for acquisitions, ensuring a smooth transition and compliance with accounting standards. This role ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, maintains effective internal controls, and supports compliance and audit processes. The Assistant Controller also prepares financial statements and provides analysis to assist senior leadership in data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees. Foster a culture of continuous learning by providing training and development opportunities to enhance team skills and performance.
• Effectively manage employee performance by clearly communicating expectations, providing regular and constructive feedback, and addressing both positive contributions and areas for improvement. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment by actively recognizing achievements, addressing employee concerns promptly, and using approaches to maintain high levels of employee satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee and manage the revenue accounting function, ensuring proper revenue recognition, alignment with direct cost of goods and services, and inventory reconciliations.
• Lead the accounts receivable function, including accurate and timely customer invoicing, payment application, and driving collections efforts in collaboration with operations. Ensure shared AR inboxes are monitored consistently for timely response and resolution of customer inquiries.
• Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for accounts receivable performance and implement corrective actions to optimize processes and support financial goals.
• Manage cash collections, aligning with the company’s cash flow strategy and providing input for the 13-week cash flow forecast by analyzing collection trends and identifying risks.
• Oversee the general ledger and related structures (chart of accounts, branches, and company structure), ensuring accurate financial reporting and system integrity.
• Lead the monthly close process, including balance sheet account reconciliations, accruals, and overall completeness and accuracy of financial statements.
• Collaborate with the Financial Planning & Analysis team to investigate gross margin variances and support budget and forecasting processes as needed.
• Support compliance activities such as the preparation of IRS 1099 forms and coordination with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit requests.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
• Stay current on changes in accounting standards, prepare documentation on impacts, and work with the accounting team to implement required updates.
• Follow, promote, and enforce all labor laws, safety policies, practices, and procedures to ensure safe working conditions and behaviors are maintained. Assist with safety investigations and safety hazards and/or incidents.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and ad hoc reports, providing timely insights into key metrics such as gross margin, aged receivables, and other analyses as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• In-depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with strong expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC805 Business Combination
• Experience with ERP systems required; familiarity with system implementation or optimization is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively share information across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficient in computer and technology skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and mobile devices.

About Us

Juniper is a full-service landscape design, build, and management company servicing the Southeast. Our family of companies proudly includes Juniper, Davis Landscape, LMP, Elegant, Shooter & Lindsey, Rip’s, and Yohe’s. We are recognized as award-winning leaders in our industry with over 30 locations and 2,000 team members. At Juniper, the foundation of who we are, how we perform, and how we treat others is guided by our core values. We are committed to a culture that welcomes, grows, and celebrates people who share in our mission to design, build, and maintain the best landscaping in the industry.

We offer career growth opportunities and excellent benefits (health/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and PTO plans). Join our company, where we Welcome/Grow/Celebrate you at Juniper!