Financial Manager

WHAT WE DO

At Excel Lawns & Landscape, we're growing a lawn and landscape company with strong values, clear systems, and real financial discipline. We believe great businesses don't just look good on the outside—they operate clean on the inside. As our Financial Manager, you'll help us make smart decisions, build cash confidence, and ensure our numbers tell the truth.

This isn't just bookkeeping—it's partnering with ownership to create clarity, spot inefficiencies, and guide the company's financial future.

If you're someone who loves reconciling numbers, organizing chaos, and giving business owners better insights and breathing room, let's talk.

WHO WE ARE (OUR CORE VALUES)

Do the Right Thing Always Accuracy and transparency matter—every dollar, every report.

Own Your Results Take responsibility for the numbers and the story they tell.

Leave It Better Build cleaner systems, simpler reports, and better decisions.

Keep Growing Look for trends. Offer insights. Help the company evolve financially.

We Before Me Support operations, leadership, and sales with the numbers they need.

Take Pride in the Work Details matter—especially when we're talking dollars.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

• Work That Matters – You'll play a vital role in sustainable growth

• Clarity Over Chaos – Help transform messy spreadsheets into clean dashboards

• Flexible Setup – This role can be part-time, full-time, in-house, or virtual

• Growth-Minded Team – We care about doing things the right way—not just the easy way

• Leadership Seat – You'll advise on cash flow, profitability, and budgeting—not just reconcile books

WHO YOU ARE

• You have experience with small business finance—preferably in a home service, trades, or seasonal business

• You're proficient in QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools

• You understand job costing, labor burden, and seasonal budgeting

• You love reconciling accounts, organizing systems, and simplifying reports

• You're proactive, reliable, and thrive on bringing clarity to leadership

• You're comfortable managing weekly, monthly, and quarterly cycles without hand-holding

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Day-to-Day Financials

• Maintain books in QuickBooks or Xero: income, expenses, bank and credit card reconciliations

• Track accounts receivable, payable, and contractor/vendor payments

• Record payroll expenses and oversee labor cost reporting (in coordination with HR/payroll provider)

Reporting & Analysis

• Provide weekly and monthly financial reports to ownership

• Track key metrics: job costing, margin by service line, labor % of revenue, etc.

• Monitor cash flow and alert leadership to risks or opportunities

Systems & Support

• Help clean up and document financial SOPs

• Organize digital records, receipts, and bank statements

• Coordinate with outside CPA, bookkeeper, or tax preparer as needed

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Assist with annual budgeting and seasonal projections

• Create simple forecasts for revenue, labor, and expense targets

• Partner with leadership to analyze performance vs plan

THIS ROLE IS FOR YOU IF:

You love accuracy, structure, and clean financials

You want to help a growing service business operate smarter

You're comfortable managing books, advising leadership, and catching red flags

You believe financial health is a key part of team health

THIS ROLE IS NOT FOR YOU IF:

You're often behind on deadlines or disorganized with records

You avoid technology or struggle with digital tools

You're only comfortable with basic bookkeeping—not analysis or reporting

You prefer to work without interacting with a team or leadership

READY TO HELP A GROWING LAWN CARE BUSINESS MAKE SMARTER FINANCIAL DECISIONS?

Apply now – Send us your resume, relevant experience, and a few bullet points on how you've helped a business grow through better financial management.

Let's build a business that's not just growing—but growing responsibly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Landscape Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person