We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead corporate accounting and financial reporting activities in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This role will guide the close process, strengthen accounting consistency across multiple entities, and provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership. The position also plays a key part in reinforcing internal controls, supporting business planning, and advancing process improvements across the finance organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct corporate accounting operations and ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned across all entities.<br>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including consolidated reporting and the application of consistent accounting practices.<br>• Provide leadership and guidance to controllers and accounting teams within subsidiary businesses to promote accountability and operational alignment.<br>• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis that supports business decisions.<br>• Evaluate financial and operational performance, identify trends and risks, and recommend actions to improve profitability, liquidity, and efficiency.<br>• Support treasury-related activities such as cash flow planning, banking coordination, financing support, and working capital management.<br>• Maintain a strong control environment by overseeing compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal policies.<br>• Coordinate external financial reviews, valuation support, audit readiness efforts, insurance renewals, and broader risk management activities.<br>• Lead finance technology and process improvement initiatives, including system implementation, automation, and reporting enhancements.<br>• Develop and mentor the accounting organization while supporting acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic corporate initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a business services organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, supports accurate and timely reporting, and helps management evaluate performance against budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining effective financial controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the accounting function to ensure accurate and timely handling of general ledger activity, accounts payable, and fixed asset records.<br>• Support billing activity as well as cash receipt and disbursement processes to maintain efficient daily financial operations.<br>• Manage account reconciliations and review journal entries needed to complete the monthly close cycle with precision.<br>• Prepare recurring management reporting packages, including financial statements, forecast materials, analysis of results, and related supporting schedules.<br>• Evaluate actual financial performance against budgets and projections, identify key variances, and communicate findings to leadership.<br>• Compile borrowing base, bank covenant, and daily cash position reporting to support financial oversight and liquidity planning.<br>• Contribute to monthly and long-range budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with management on planning assumptions and financial modeling.<br>• Coordinate annual audit activities and corporate tax filing support by working closely with external auditors and tax advisors.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting accuracy, including valuation, physical count execution, and cycle count review, while strengthening internal controls and participating in special projects such as system implementation initiatives.
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to support the financial operations of a government-affiliated nonprofit in Otsego, Minnesota. This position offers the opportunity to guide fund-focused accounting activities, provide leadership to a finance team, and contribute to long-term organizational planning. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve reporting, budgeting, and cash management practices in a hands-on environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct fund accounting activities and ensure financial records are maintained accurately in accordance with nonprofit and GAAP standards.<br>• Lead the month-end close process, reviewing entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to deliver timely and reliable financial information.<br>• Oversee the development and administration of annual budgets, partnering with internal stakeholders to monitor performance against plan.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and key operational insights.<br>• Manage cash flow forecasting and support financial planning efforts to maintain strong fiscal oversight.<br>• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing guidance, prioritization, and accountability across day-to-day operations.<br>• Strengthen budget processes and internal financial controls to improve consistency, compliance, and decision-making.<br>• Support fund administration responsibilities and contribute to broader departmental initiatives as the organization grows.