Controller

At Bayside Sod, we’re a fifth-generation family farm dedicated to delivering top-quality sod with the kind of quality we’d want for our own families—serving everyone from major home builders to DIY homeowners and sports facilities. Our mission is simple: create meaningful work in a growth-driven, people-first environment where every voice matters, continuous improvement is a way of life, and caring for each other is non-negotiable. If you thrive in a fast-paced, flexible culture that values results, learning, and genuine connection, you’ll feel right at home here.

Bayside Sod is looking to add a Controller to our growing team.

Job Overview

As our Controller, you will take full ownership of the finance function at a fast-growing company that has outgrown its spreadsheets, turning reports into clean, reliable numbers that leadership can use to make decisions. You will build the processes that make our books accurate and ready for outside review, while also running point on payroll, HR administration, and select related admin needs of a growing business.

The ideal candidate for this position has owned the finance department at a $20M+ company, brings real job costing experience, and has worked in a business with multiple departments, customer types, and payment processes.

This position is for you if you are detail-oriented enough to spot when a number looks off, comfortable making decisions independently, and you care about the people behind the numbers as much as the numbers themselves.

Job Details

• Owns the accuracy and integrity of company accounting records
• Builds and runs a structured, repeatable month-end close
• Restructures the chart of accounts for clear visibility by division, sales channel, customer type, and expense category
• Reconciles operational platforms with QuickBooks and fixes integration issues at the source
• Owns job costing reporting, including job profitability and cost performance
• Leads annual budgeting with leadership, including department-level P&Ls, rolling forecasts, and budget-to-actual analysis
• Delivers recurring P&L reporting and financial models that turn results into actionable information for leadership
• Manages the capital expenditure plan, including requests, approvals, and tracking
• Owns accounts payable and accounts receivable, including an electronic invoice approval workflow and collections
• Manages banking relationships, cash flow, corporate card reconciliation, and cost-efficient customer payment options
• Keeps records and documentation ready for CPA reviewed financial statements, lenders, and other outside parties
• Manages payroll and serves as the primary liaison with the company PEO
• Coordinates HR administration, including benefits, background checks, and employee onboarding
• Handles insurance renewals, fleet registrations, and administrative compliance deadlines
• Coordinates office, IT, and administrative vendors
• Documents processes so responsibilities are owned and assigned
• Partners with outside financial advisors on monthly reviews of the books
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including at least 2 years owning a finance department
• Controller-level experience at a company of $20M or more in revenue
• Job costing experience
• Experience in a business with multiple departments, customer types, or service lines
• Experience with QuickBooks and software that integrates with it
• Proven track record of implementing processes, including month-end close and approval workflows
• Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Willingness to stay hands on with day to day accounting and administrative work
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to spot and fix errors in financial data
• Ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and delegate effectively
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Job Structure

• Hybrid, in office 2 to 3 days per week
• Salaried position with flexible hours
• Occasional heavier weeks around month end and deadlines

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bradenton, FL 34212