Controller

Truity Partners; Minnesota; On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners is seeking a Controller for our Dakota County client. The role demands 5+ years in accounting, strong analytical abilities, and outstanding communication skills.

The position is onsite and offers competitive benefits within a collaborative, team‑oriented culture. You will oversee accounting, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, while leading staff and coordinating compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, payroll, and staff management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving and decision-making in a business environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead accounting, payroll, HR, contract administration, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.
• Assist with annual budgeting, business planning, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, variance analysis, and auditor preparation.
• Oversee project financial performance by monitoring estimates, budgets, WIP schedules, and profitability.
• Direct billing, revenue recognition, collections, and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely cash receipts.
• Coordinate corporate compliance requirements, including sales tax filings, insurance administration, audits, and government reporting.
• Develop and improve financial and operational processes while partnering with management to support organizational goals and informed decision-making.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business

Job description

Our client is an organization in the Dakota County area that’s looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, analytical, and who has excellent communication skills. This company offers competitive benefits, a collaborative, team-oriented culture, and a strong commitment to professional development. This position is onsite.

The salary for this job is $125K - $200K.

The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and lead accounting, payroll, HR, contract administration, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.
• Assist with annual budgeting, business planning, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, variance analysis, and auditor preparation.
• Oversee project financial performance by monitoring estimates, budgets, work-in-progress schedules, and profitability.
• Direct billing, revenue recognition, collections, and accounts receivable activities to ensure timely cash receipts.
• Coordinate corporate compliance requirements, including sales tax filings, insurance administration, audits, and government reporting.
• Develop and improve financial and operational processes while partnering with management to support organizational goals and informed decision-making.

The Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business or an equivalent level of knowledge in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with accounting, payroll work, and managing staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills in a business environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.