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Who Is This Position For

For this position, we envision an employee who possesses several key personal effectiveness traits to be successful. These include a high degree of passion for doing impactful work, accountability for actions, initiative to make visions a reality, integrity that places honesty and trust above all else, professionalism, and conscientiousness.

• Leading with Impact: Guides and motivates others and can direct a team to achieve desired end results
• Ownership Mindset: Creates expectations of success throughout the firm
• Entrepreneurial Grit: Dares to take action on new ideas, understanding the balance of risks vs. positive outcomes
• Client Excellence: Anticipates company needs and looks for opportunities to provide proactive improvements
• People Development: Provides coaching opportunities for others to develop and pursue their passions
• Clear Communication: Communication has a high impact and encourages openness
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Manages challenging issues and understands when appropriate to leverage external experts
  
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company's financials are maintained and are in compliance with US GAAP
• Lead and execute the month-end close process activities, including but not limited to: Revenue recognition adherence, WIP Analysis, intercompany accounting, Monthly / Quarterly reporting packs, P&L review, variance analysis, trend reporting, KPI tracking, ad hoc reporting as requested
• Perform actual versus budget and prior year trending analysis for the companies and departments monthly
• Provide a challenge to operational teams to drive cost base improvements where needed through costs analysis of products, equipment, and employees
• Provide support in the preparation of forecasting and budgeting activities, including but not limited to: Customer and department revenue build-up, expense tracking, balance sheet, and cash flow build-up, and capital spend forecasting
• Monitor and forecast cash needs on an ongoing basis, including a monthly thirteen-week cash flow forecast
• Manage and review all monthly A/R, A/P, and general ledgers for each division
• Provide full reporting to leadership on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Provide reporting and recommendations for different departments
• Determine breakeven points for each department
• 6-month cash flow forecasting
• Continuous Automating of reports and processes to improve the accounting department
• Maintain general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytics
• Job costing and reporting
• Prepare documentation in support of external and internal audits
• Lead a team related to the company's financials and manage their performance, development, and engagement daily
• All other financial tasks assigned
• Periodic travel to the Twin Cities may be necessary
• Managing and coaching others in the accounting department.
  
  

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years relevant work experience as a Controller, Public Accounting, or the equivalent is required, with a minimum of three years general ledger account experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, plus, business and payroll tax rules and guidelines
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems. Sage Accounting Software experience is preferred
• Proficiency with applicable software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Previous management of an accounting team and having direct communication with employees
• Must understand a Job/WIP schedule and percentage of completion accounting
• Strong knowledge of cash and accrual accounting practices
• Previous role managing all financial aspects within an organization from start to finish

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