Overview

Company
Special Counsel
Location
Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States
Compensation
$100,000 - $125,000/year
Employment type
On-site
Special Counsel

Finance & Banking • Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States

Controller

Golden Valley, Minnesota, United States$100,000 – $125,000/yearOn-sitePosted 2 hours ago
Finance & Banking

About the Role

The Controller is responsible for overseeing accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity organization, including both nonprofit and for-profit business units. This role also provides financial analysis, benchmarking, KPI reporting, forecasting, and strategic insights to support leadership decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
  • Oversee cash management, treasury functions, and investments.
  • Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Prepare and oversee timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Partner with executive leadership on financial analysis, benchmarking, capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract evaluations.
  • Develop annual budgets and forecasts; analyze and communicate budget variances.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators and financial metrics.
  • Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including financial analysis within a manufacturing, production, or operational environment.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
  • Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
  • CPA or CMA designation preferred.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pay Details: $100,000.00 to $125,000.00 per year
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

What You'll Do

Lead accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
Oversee cash management, treasury functions, and investments.
Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Prepare and oversee timely financial reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
Partner with executive leadership on financial analysis, benchmarking, capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract evaluations.
Develop annual budgets and forecasts; analyze and communicate budget variances.

Skills & Technologies

Finance & Banking