Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting and scalable processes.

You will drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls while partnering with stakeholders to support growth and compliance. This role offers influential leadership in a dynamic multi-location environment.

Qualifications

• Experience directing accounting for multiple entities and locations.
• Strong focus on reporting accuracy, compliance, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to manage cash flow and distributions.
• Experience coordinating audits with external auditors.
• Commitment to process improvement and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full accounting function across multiple entities and locations with consistent processes and reporting standards
• Produce monthly and periodic financial statements, including consolidated reports across platforms and units
• Establish and enforce accounting policies to support compliance, discipline, and scalability
• Monitor cash flow and oversee distributions to maintain sound financial management
• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts in collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage accounts payable workflow, approvals, and vendor settlements
• Supervise accounts receivable activities including invoicing, cash posting, and collections
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Strengthen internal controls to reduce risk and improve accuracy
• Support system optimization and finance process improvement initiatives

Skills

leadership

cross-functional collaboration

attention to detail

consolidated financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

cash flow management

Job description

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Controller

Overview

In this Controller role, you will lead accounting and financial operations for a multi-entity organization in Minnesota, blending strategic oversight with hands‑on financial management. You will drive reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and improve processes to support growth across multiple locations. You'll partner with stakeholders on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow while ensuring compliance and efficient operations. This is a chance to shape financial discipline and scalable processes in a dynamic multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full accounting function across multiple entities and locations with consistent processes and reporting standards
• Produce monthly and periodic financial statements, including consolidated reports across platforms and units
• Establish and enforce accounting policies to support compliance, discipline, and scalability
• Monitor cash flow and oversee distributions to maintain sound financial management
• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts in collaboration with stakeholders
• Manage accounts payable workflow, approvals, and vendor settlements
• Supervise accounts receivable activities including invoicing, cash posting, and collections
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as primary contact for external auditors
• Strengthen internal controls to reduce risk and improve accuracy
• Support system optimization and finance process improvement initiatives

Key Requirements

• Experience directing accounting for multiple entities and locations
• Strong focus on reporting accuracy, compliance, and internal controls
• Proven ability to lead budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ability to manage cash flow and distributions
• Experience coordinating audits with external auditors
• Commitment to process improvement and operational efficiency

Key Skills

• leadership
• cross-functional collaboration
• attention to detail
• consolidated financial reporting
• GAAP knowledge
• cash flow management