Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of an education-focused organization in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position will guide accounting, reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, and compliance efforts while supporting sound financial decision-making across the organization and its related entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the organization's accounting and finance activities, including budgeting, tax matters, audit support, financial reporting, information systems oversight, and real estate-related financial administration.
• Manage daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions to ensure accurate and timely financial records.
• Establish, refine, and enforce departmental procedures and internal controls that protect assets and maintain reliable accounting data.
• Oversee receivables processes and collection activities to improve cash flow and support effective account management.
• Prepare, review, and present financial statements, analytical reports, and other materials for leadership, board-level review, and external reporting needs.
• Coordinate the annual external audit for the organization and affiliated entities, and compile financial content required for year-end reporting.
• Monitor budget performance, develop forecasts, and analyze variances to help leadership make informed operational and strategic decisions.
• Evaluate broader economic, financial, and business trends and recommend adjustments to policies, planning, and financial practices as needed.
• Complete required filings and reports for regulatory agencies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Partner with executive and departmental leaders, while providing guidance and development support to accounting staff and taking on additional finance responsibilities as needed. Requirements
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a controller or similar role.
• Strong background in full-cycle accounting, including general ledger oversight, month-end and year-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience with annual financial reporting and coordination of external audits.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory compliance, and internal control practices.
• Proven ability to build budgets, prepare forecasts, and analyze financial performance against plan.
• Experience leading accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tax-related accounting activities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to stakeholders.

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