Job Title: Controller
Location: Vermillion, MN
Job Type: Full-time, On-site (5 days a week) – Direct Hire
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Controller to join our team. If you are a skilled financial professional with a passion for excellence and a commitment to putting customers first, we want to hear from you.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Must have banking industry experience OR CPA with a strong accounting background
- Must have a balance of strategic vision and hands-on work.
- Someone who can dive into daily audit functions and handle detailed accounting tasks.
- Needs someone who can perform daily audits, handle monthly numbers, and generate quarterly call reports.
- Proven working experience as a Controller or similar role.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with creating financial statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Banking industry experience is highly desirable.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office.
Skills:
- High credit function expertise.
- Advanced accounting skills.
- Strong people skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Business acumen and strategic thinking.
- Customer-focused attitude with a commitment to providing exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances.
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes.
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
- Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Manage and mentor accounting staff to ensure performance meets organizational standards.
Personal Attributes:
- Team player with a positive attitude.
- Not focused on title but on contributing to the success of the team and organization.
- Business savvy with the ability to make sound decisions.
- Customer-first mentality.