Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service is a trusted provider of high-quality landscaping, snow removal, and tree services for homeowners, developers, and property managers across Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. With over 45 years of experience, our certified and skilled team is dedicated to creating stunning transformations for both residential and commercial properties. We focus on building lasting relationships by consistently exceeding client expectations and delivering exceptional results.

At Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service, we take pride in turning the ordinary into extraordinary landscapes.

We are hiring a hands‑on Controller to lead our accounting function and help scale a fast‑growing, operations‑driven business. You’ll work directly with our CFO, oversee the full accounting cycle, and help build a high‑performance finance team. This is an opportunity to build systems, coach emerging talent, and shape the financial future of a scaling business. This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in Portland, ME or Eliot, ME locations.

• Partner with CFO to build scalable accounting systems, dashboards, and KPIs
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and operational reporting
• Support M&A diligence and financial modeling for future growth
• Drive process improvements, automation, and internal control enhancements

• Own and improve the monthly close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Supervise Staff Accountant and AP processes
• Maintain GL, journal entries, fixed assets
• Oversee AP/AR, vendor payments, and cash disbursements
• Prepare GAAP‑compliant financials and manage year‑end audit

• Education & Credentials:
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA certification is preferred
• Experience:
  
  4+ years total;
  Big 4 or top‑tier public accounting experience strongly preferred; private company exposure ideal
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong accounting and GAAP knowledge, well‑versed in Excel, proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems
• Soft Skills:
  
  Meticulous attention to detail, leadership and communication skills to manage teams and work collaboratively across departments, excellent problem‑solving skills, proven ability to manage multiple priorities; self starter
• Bonus:
  Experience in construction, landscaping, or service‑based businesses

• Work directly with the CFO and executive team to shape financial strategy
• Be a mentor and team builder—help grow our finance talent from the ground up
• Join a company that values precision, process, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy autonomy in a stable, entrepreneurial, and respected business
• Competitive compensation, performance‑based bonus, and CPA support
• $85,000 - $110,000 base salary. Performance bonus potential.
• Weekly payroll - every Friday is a pay day!
• Uniform reimbursement for both seasonal and full‑time employees
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental insurance, including short term and long‑term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Earned Paid Leave
• Employee development opportunities available... and more!