Vice President, Finance

LOVING is a leading provider of comprehensive landscape, hardscape, and sod solutions, with an unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a collaborative culture that values creative problem-solving and operational excellence, we leverage cutting-edge technology and best-in-class practices to deliver tailored services that enhance both residential and commercial environments. Our TEAM-centric approach empowers every associate to drive continuous improvement, foster sustainable growth, and uphold our core values with integrity, TEAMwork, and compassion.

As we expand our footprint, we remain dedicated to cultivating a workplace where professional development thrives and each TEAM member’s contributions directly fuel our mission to create beautiful, lasting outdoor experiences.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

LOVING, we believe diversity strengthens our teams and inclusion fuels innovation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

If you need reasonable accommodations during any part of the application or interview process, please let us know, we’re here to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

As LOVING continues to grow and scale, disciplined financial leadership is essential. The Controller serves as the company’s senior accounting and financial operations leader, responsible for ensuring financial integrity, transparency, and strategic alignment across the organization. This role oversees all accounting functions while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning. The Controller brings structure, rigor, and insight to the business, enabling informed decision-making, strong cash management, and sustainable growth.

• Serve as the ultimate owner of financial accuracy and integrity across the organization, ensuring all financial data, reports, and statements are complete, timely, and reliable for executive decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, strengthening internal accountability, and building scalable workflows that support a growing, multi-division business.
• Direct and continuously improve the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, reducing close timelines while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and compliance.
• Design, implement, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that align with GAAP and protect the organization from financial, operational, and compliance risk.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to build, manage, and refine annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans that support strategic priorities and sustainable growth.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis and variance reporting that explains performance drivers, highlights risks and opportunities, and informs course correction when needed.
• Oversee cash flow management, including billing, collections, payables, and working capital planning, to ensure liquidity and financial stability across the business.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition, job costing, and expense allocation, particularly within project-based and operationally complex environments.
• Proactively identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and system limitations, then lead process improvements and system enhancements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to department leaders, translating complex financial information into practical guidance that supports operational execution and accountability.
• Support strategic initiatives such as system implementations, organizational growth, and financial due diligence by providing disciplined financial insight and leadership.
• Perform other…