Financial Controller

Based in Saint Paul, MN (hybrid), this hands-on Financial Controller will own the financial operations of a $28M+ business, including AP/AR, monthly close, and reporting, with a salary range of USD 85,000–100,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, managing vendor payments, client invoicing, and collections.
• Complete the monthly close within 5–7 business days after month-end.
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly financial reports that are clear and actionable for leadership.
• Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards across multiple accounts.
• Conduct light financial analysis to identify trends, flag anomalies, and deliver actionable insights.
• Track expenses and monitor the budget to ensure adherence to approved guidelines.
• Coordinate with external bookkeeping team and financial advisors to support month-end close.
• Maintain clean, organized financial records in the accounting system.
• Assist with debt management tracking and cash flow monitoring.
• Design and continually improve automated, paperless financial processes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with substantial time in roles such as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• Prior experience as a staff accountant or senior accountant before stepping into a controller-level role.
• A track record of stability; sustained tenure at each employer; avoid patterns of short stays (under 3 years).
• Experience across a mix of business sizes, ideally mid-market to larger companies, or a blend of private and corporate environments.
• Audit experience is a strong plus; familiarity with audits demonstrates the needed documentation discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (not Finance).
• CPA preferred, but not required for candidates with the right experience and track record.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; daily use with speed and accuracy.
• QuickBooks experience required.
• Preference for lean, automated, and paperless operations rather than heavy manual processes.
• Familiarity with AI tools and applying them to financial workflows is a meaningful plus.
• Experience with accrual-based accounting and solid working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience designing original financial reports from scratch, not merely updating templates.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance leaders and translate numbers into decisions.
• History of meeting regularly with report users to ensure data is understood and actionable.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; you catch errors before they become problems.
• Self-directed and proactive; you identify needs and act without waiting to be asked.
• Clear, direct communication; if something is off with the numbers, leadership hears about it immediately.
• Experience collaborating closely with operations teams is a strong plus.

Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• QuickBooks
• AI tools

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Gym membership
• Flexible schedule
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

This role is probably not for you if

• A pattern of short-term stints across multiple companies and insufficient tenure to work through challenges.
• Spent career in large corporations performing a single narrow function and not comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Your processes are heavily manual, paper-dependent, or resistant to automation.
• You need someone to hold your hand; we expect full ownership of the function.
• You struggle with deadlines; bills don’t wait, and neither do we.
• You came up through finance, banking, or investment roles rather than accounting and bookkeeping.

Why this role is a great opportunity

• Own the financial operations for a $28M+ company, not just a narrow slice of a large team.
• Direct visibility to leadership and the strategic decisions driving the business.
• Clear growth path into Finance Manager or higher as the company scales.
• Learn how a fast-growing company operates financially, alongside experienced advisors and a hands-on leadership team.
• Real ownership from day one in a company that rewards people who step up.