Controller

Genus Technologies; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking stipend or transit pass

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Genus Technologies is seeking a seasoned Controller to guide daily accounting operations, maintain GAAP-compliant reporting, and lead a team of professionals in a growing software services environment based in Minneapolis.

The role emphasizes strong technical accounting skills, payroll, tax compliance, financial statement preparation, and collaboration with the HR and CPA partners. In-office Tue-Thu with remote Mon & Fri, a supportive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of general accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years accounting supervisory experience as a controller or assistant controller.
• Experience processing payroll and employee benefits administration.
• Experience with tracking and processing multi-jurisdiction sales tax reports.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and processes.
• Exceptional time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Hands on participation in daily operations of all accounting functions including labor collection (time keeping), invoicing, expense accounting, sales tax, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Oversee the timely preparation of monthly financial statements and ensure their accuracy
• Daily cash management
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of accounting systems, processes, and data
• Process payroll, maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with payroll and tax
• Recommend and implement accounting process improvements
• Manage accounting staff member(s)
• Coordinate accounting functions with the HR Manager
• Interact with CPA firm during the year and at tax return preparation time
• Assist with financial modeling as requested
• Miscellaneous office management duties
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

EOS familiarity

Job description

Overview

Full-Time - MN

The position of Controller works with a team of high performing professionals and ensures that our company finances are compiled, managed, and reported according to GAAP principals on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis. The role requires a seasoned professional who understands current accounting practices and trends for professional services firms, but also has experience adapting to change and growth. The ideal Controller has technical accounting skills and is capable of overseeing and directing other accounting staff team members. The role reports to a member of the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands on participation in daily operations of all accounting functions including labor collection (time keeping), invoicing, expense accounting, sales tax, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Oversee the timely preparation of monthly financial statements and ensure their accuracy
• Daily cash management
• Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of accounting systems, processes, and data
• Process payroll, maintain payroll records, ensure compliance with payroll and tax
• Recommend and implement accounting process improvements
• Manage accounting staff member(s)
• Coordinate accounting functions with the HR Manager
• Interact with CPA firm during the year and at tax return preparation time
• Assist with financial modeling as requested
• Miscellaneous office management duties
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of general accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years accounting supervisory experience as a controller or assistant controller
• Experience processing payroll and employee benefits administration
• Experience with tracking and processing multi-jurisdiction sales tax reports
• Thorough knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and processes
• Exceptional time management, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including especially Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA are a plus
• Experience with QuickBooks
• Experience with professional services firms
• Familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)

Location:

• Genus Technologies is located in downtown Minneapolis, MN. This role is currently in-office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. A monthly parking stipend or public transit pass is provided.

Growth Opportunity

• Over time, this position offers the opportunity for qualified candidates to grow into a finance leadership role that could include finance manager, director of finance, and/or chief financial officer. This is the perfect position for someone who wishes to progress their accounting skills and career as the company grows.

Estimate Pay Range:

• A base salary of $100,000 - $140,000 is the estimated range for this role, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual base compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. An incentive plan based on company performance is also offered. In addition to the base and incentive plan, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage options for you and your dependents, a paid time off plan, company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, and a 401(k) plan.

About Genus:

• At Genus Technologies, we provide software consulting, development, and support services that leverage AI in the intelligent document processing, content services, and workflow automation space to our customer base across private and public sectors. We build repeatable solutions that complement the software platform offerings of our channel partners, which we also resell. The company is made up of an experienced team of software engineers, developers, analysts, creative thinkers, problem solvers, and intelligent people who do the right thing for our customers. The company is headquartered in downtown Minneapolis and currently has approximately seventy employees, with projected headcount growth.