Controller

Versique Search & Consulting; Burnsville (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Versique is seeking an experienced Controller to own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. You will lead the preparation of internal financial statements, perform meaningful analyses of performance and lease portfolio metrics, and partner with the external CPA for quarterly reviews and the annual audit.

The role oversees treasury functions, cash management, lender reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and the accounting team across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; direct experience in equipment finance, equipment leasing, lease accounting, or a closely related asset-based finance environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of equipment finance economics, lease portfolio accounting, lender reporting, borrowing-base calculations, and covenant compliance.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience with demonstrated people-management skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power10 or similar financial/accounting systems is a plus.
• Experience with treasury, cash management, audit coordination, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• International accounting and Value Added Tax experience in Canada and/or Europe preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to think creatively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and control.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare internal financial statements and provide meaningful analysis of company performance, lease portfolio metrics, and operating results.
• Lead quarterly reviews and the annual financial statement audit in partnership with the company's external CPA firm.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, banking relationships, and financial institution account activity.
• Manage borrowing-base calculations, lender reporting, covenant compliance, and the annual lending institution bank audit.
• Oversee lease portfolio management and accounting, including classification, reporting, analysis, collections, and payment‑related processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate income, sales, property, and other tax compliance reporting; coordinate annual income tax returns with external CPA firms.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, financial systems, and safeguards over company assets.
• Monitor risk‑management programs and oversee the corporate insurance program and relationship with the company's insurance advisor.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including staff supporting general accounting, tax, collections, payments, and related functions.
• Oversee financial reporting for foreign subsidiaries and support international accounting and VAT requirements in Canada and Europe.
• Research technical accounting matters and lead or support special projects that improve controls, communication, productivity, and financial decision‑making.
• Serve as a key financial partner to management by providing timely information, analysis, and insight to support business decisions.
• Potentially support accounting needs related to affiliated family business interests.

Skills

Accounting expertise

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Excel

Power10

Financial systems

Lender reporting tools

Job description

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $180K-220K base salary
• Benefits: The company offers a benefits package; specific medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, insurance, and other benefit details should be inserted here once confirmed by the client.

Worksite Location

South Metro

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare internal financial statements and provide meaningful analysis of company performance, lease portfolio metrics, and operating results.
• Lead quarterly reviews and the annual financial statement audit in partnership with the company's external CPA firm.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, banking relationships, and financial institution account activity.
• Manage borrowing-base calculations, lender reporting, covenant compliance, and the annual lending institution bank audit.
• Oversee lease portfolio management and accounting, including classification, reporting, analysis, collections, and payment‑related processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate income, sales, property, and other tax compliance reporting; coordinate annual income tax returns with external CPA firms.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, financial systems, and safeguards over company assets.
• Monitor risk‑management programs and oversee the corporate insurance program and relationship with the company's insurance advisor.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including staff supporting general accounting, tax, collections, payments, and related functions.
• Oversee financial reporting for foreign subsidiaries and support international accounting and VAT requirements in Canada and Europe.
• Research technical accounting matters and lead or support special projects that improve controls, communication, productivity, and financial decision‑making.
• Serve as a key financial partner to management by providing timely information, analysis, and insight to support business decisions.
• Potentially support accounting needs related to affiliated family business interests.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience; direct experience in equipment finance, equipment leasing, lease accounting, or a closely related asset‑based finance environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of equipment finance economics, lease portfolio accounting, lender reporting, borrowing‑base calculations, and covenant compliance.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or accounting leadership experience with demonstrated people‑management skills.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting principles.
• CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power10 or similar financial/accounting systems is a plus.
• Experience with treasury, cash management, audit coordination, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• International accounting and Value Added Tax experience in Canada and/or Europe preferred, but not required.
• Strong analytical judgment, communication skills, and the ability to think creatively while maintaining a high level of accuracy and control.

Why This Opportunity

• High‑impact Controller role with broad ownership across accounting, treasury, tax, lender reporting, controls, and lease portfolio finance.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized equipment finance business where understanding the portfolio, collateral, risk, and underlying asset economics is central to the role.
• Direct partnership with senior management in a long‑established, privately held organization.
• Exposure to domestic and international entities, external banking partners, auditors, tax advisors, and insurance relationships.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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