West Henrietta
At Lewis, we're not just trimming trees we're building a future. As the second-largest utility vegetation management company in North America and a proud employee-owned business, we believe every person on our team matters. When you join Lewis, you're not just taking a job you're investing in your future. Why You'll Love It Here • Experience the great outdoors while working in nature, not stuck behind a desk!, • Elevate your career with us we prioritize training and internal promotions!, • Join a vibrant team that champions safety, values your feedback, and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie!, • Shape your future with us through our fantastic Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)! What You'll Do as a Controller: • Lead the accounting operations of the company, including accurate financial reporting, cost control, and visibility into customer profitability and job performance., • Partner closely with operational leadership to execute company initiatives, including system redesign and process improvement projects., • Lead key accounting functions, including general ledger, fixed assets, and accounts payable., • Ensure accounting accuracy, integrity, and compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles., • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes., • Deliver timely, complete, and accurate financial statements., • Partner with operations to analyze financial performance, explain variances, and provide actionable insights., • Drive continuous improvement across the accounting organization by assessing procedures, identifying inefficiencies and control gaps, and implementing streamlined, standardized, and automated solutions., • Support scalability, growth, and timely financial reporting through improved accounting processes., • Serve as the accounting lead for system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements related to financial reporting and accounting operations., • Partner with IT and business leaders to implement and optimize system performance, data integrity, and automation., • Develop and enhance financial reporting to provide profitability analysis and performance insights to operational leaders., • Support data-driven decision-making through clear, timely, and useful financial reporting., • Lead the design and continuous improvement of cost accounting and job cost reporting., • Establish and maintain cost accounting frameworks, policies, procedures, and methodologies., • Ensure accurate profitability reporting and provide insight into margins, cost drivers, cost variances, and operational performance., • Develop, implement, and maintain standardized internal controls to safeguard company assets and reduce the risk of errors and fraud., • Interpret GAAP and determine how new standards and complex transactions should be recognized., • Resolve complex or judgment-based accounting matters., • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals., • Foster a culture of support, excellence, and continuous improvement., • Set departmental goals and KPIs in support of Finance organization objectives., • Monitor team progress and hold team members accountable for results., • Carry out other duties as assigned. What You Bring: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • Certified Public Accountant designation., • Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience., • At least 7 years of supervisory experience., • Deep knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting., • Experience interpreting and implementing new accounting standards., • Experience developing and implementing internal control frameworks., • Experience leading accounting teams and supporting cross-functional operations., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment., • Ability to act quickly and confidently in ambiguous situations using logic and strategic judgment., • Ability to manage stressful situations with composure and professionalism., • Strong business acumen with a focus on margin improvement and operational efficiency., • Ability to evaluate, mentor, motivate, and develop a high-performing workforce., • Ability to quickly adapt to new software and office tools., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook., • Experience using relevant business systems., • MBA., • Experience leading accounting operations in a field-based, operational, or multi-location business., • Experience with system redesign, process improvement, automation, or financial systems implementation., • Experience with cost accounting and job cost reporting., • Experience partnering directly with operations leadership., • Expert knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting., • Strong ability to interpret and apply new accounting pronouncements., • Strong understanding of internal controls and risk mitigation., • Ability to assess processes, identify control gaps, and implement improved procedures., • Strong business acumen and ability to understand business operating models and objectives., • Ability to critically assess and resolve complex business process challenges., • Proactive problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions., • Ability to evaluate risks, costs, and benefits when making recommendations., • Strong leadership and management skills., • Ability to coach team members with clear, constructive feedback., • Ability to address performance issues promptly and professionally., • Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of honesty and integrity., • Ability to earn the trust and confidence of senior management., • Strong oral and written communication skills., • Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Improvement-minded approach to leadership, processes, and team development. Ability to: • Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time, reach, and perform repetitive computing tasks regularly., • Communicate clearly in person, by phone, and through virtual platforms., • Review financial reports, spreadsheets, business systems, documents, and computer screens for extended periods., • Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs, and lift or move up to 25 lbs., • Travel occasionally by ground and/or air transportation, including overnight stays. Continuously: Sitting, communicating, using computers Frequently: Reviewing financial data, working in spreadsheets, preparing reports, analyzing business performance Occasionally: Walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing stairs, traveling, lifting or moving up to 25 lbs. Rarely: Exposure to field or operational work environments Never: Confined spaces Regularly: Office environment Occasionally: Travel-related environments, meeting rooms, field or operational locations Rarely: Outdoor exposure, temperature extremes, active jobsite exposure Never: Confined spaces Comments: PPE required per OSHA and ANSI standards when visiting field or operational locations. Occasional travel may be required, including overnight stays. Equipment may include: • Computers, phones, scanners, fax machines, and copiers, • Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook, • Financial reporting systems, • Accounting and consolidation systems, • General ledger, fixed asset, and accounts payable systems, • Cost accounting and job cost reporting tools, • Business intelligence, reporting, and data analysis tools, • Communication and collaboration platforms Non-Union Benefits: • Competitive pay $148,000 - $178,000, • Employee Stock Ownership Plan, • Paid training and certifications, • Career advancement opportunities, • Health, dental, vision, and HSA options, • 401(k) and retirement savings options, • Paid time off, • Employee Assistance Program