Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

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Full-time, Exempt

If a smooth, predictable month-end close is your happy place, keep reading.

You’re the kind of accounting leader who takes real satisfaction in clean reconciliations, clear processes, and numbers that tie out the first time. You like working close to the owner, leading a small team, and building a calm, professional environment where people know what “done right” looks like.

If that sounds like you, Munie Greencare Professionals is looking for a Controller to lead our accounting function and be a key partner to our President.

ABOUT MUNIE GREENCARE PROFESSIONALS

Munie Greencare Professionals has been improving environments since 1980, providing commercial, industrial, HOA, athletic, government, and military grounds maintenance and lawn care throughout the region. We are a family‑owned, values‑driven company based in Fairview Heights, IL.

Our core values guide how we work:

• Mission Driven
• Uncompromising Safety
• Nurturing Culture
• Integrity & Trust

The Controller role is central to living these values through accurate, timely financial information, strong controls, and steady support for our field operations.

THE ROLE:

WHAT YOU’LL LEAD

Reporting directly to the President/Owner, this is the top accounting role  will:

• Lead the Accounting function
  • Directly supervise Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Contract Administration.
  • Set priorities, assign work, and provide coaching so the team delivers accurate, timely, well‑controlled results.
• Own the month‑end close and financial reporting
  • Run a disciplined monthly close process and prepare financial statements and internal reports.
  • Ensure key balance sheet accounts are reconciled, documented, and explainable.
• Strengthen processes, controls, and use of systems
  • Standardize and document workflows across AP, billing/AR, job costing, and payroll.
  • Help optimize Quick Books Online and ensure data from our job‑management systems (e.g., Aspire/Real Green or similar) flows cleanly into the general ledger.
• Connect operations, CRM, and the general ledger
  • Make sure contract terms, work performed, job costs, and invoices line up between the field, the CRM, and the financials.
  • Partner with Operations and Contract Administration so leaders have clear visibility into revenue, costs, and margins.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash visibility
  • Coordinate the annual budget process with the President and Operations leaders.
  • Maintain straightforward, practical forecasts and cash views that support day‑to‑day decision‑making.
• Partner with our external CPA and banking relationships
  • Serve as the primary accounting contact for our CPA firm on year‑end, tax support, and special projects.
  • Support banking relationships and provide the financial information lenders and partners need.

THE IDEAL YOU (WORK STYLE & FIT)

We’re looking for someone who:

• Gets genuine satisfaction from organized, on‑time, no‑surprises accounting.
• Has a strong sense of ownership and urgency, but brings a calm, steady presence to the team.
• Is comfortable serving as the President’s primary accounting partner and trusted leader of the accounting function.
• Leads by example: willing to dig into the details when needed, while building a capable, cross‑trained team.
• Communicates in clear, practical language and can explain financial information to non‑accountants.
• Aligns with our values, especially Integrity & Trust and Exceed Expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS SNAPSHOT Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or strong Accounting Manager role.
• Experience in landscaping, field…