Controller/Director of Accounting
We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide financial operations for a growing organization based in Fargo, North Dakota. This role will oversee core accounting functions, lead complex reporting and consolidation activities, and partner with teams across the business to strengthen financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound leadership skills, and the ability to support a dynamic, multi-entity environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the organization’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective oversight of day-to-day operations.<br>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while maintaining timeliness, accuracy, and strong internal controls.<br>• Manage consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities and ensure results are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.<br>• Provide expertise on technical accounting matters, researching guidance and applying appropriate treatment to complex transactions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve financial workflows, strengthen reporting processes, and support business growth.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of accounting records across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Coordinate year-end audit preparation and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.<br>• Support compliance initiatives, including adherence to SOX requirements and established control frameworks.<br>• Travel periodically within the Midwest to collaborate with stakeholders and support regional finance activities.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a controller or senior accounting capacity.<br>• Strong command of GAAP and U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience handling technical accounting issues.<br>• Proven background in financial consolidations and preparing consolidated financial statements for multi-entity organizations.<br>• Experience managing month-end close, general ledger operations, and full-cycle accounting processes.<br>• Working knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control standards.<br>• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and influence process improvements across the organization.<br>• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail and sound judgment.
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- Fargo, ND
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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160000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to guide financial operations for a growing organization based in Fargo, North Dakota. This role will oversee core accounting functions, lead complex reporting and consolidation activities, and partner with teams across the business to strengthen financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound leadership skills, and the ability to support a dynamic, multi-entity environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the organization’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective oversight of day-to-day operations.<br>• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while maintaining timeliness, accuracy, and strong internal controls.<br>• Manage consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities and ensure results are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.<br>• Provide expertise on technical accounting matters, researching guidance and applying appropriate treatment to complex transactions.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve financial workflows, strengthen reporting processes, and support business growth.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of accounting records across the full accounting cycle.<br>• Coordinate year-end audit preparation and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.<br>• Support compliance initiatives, including adherence to SOX requirements and established control frameworks.<br>• Travel periodically within the Midwest to collaborate with stakeholders and support regional finance activities.
- 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z