Financial Controller

Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership; Slayton (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our team in Minnesota. The role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close to ensure accurate financial information for decision-making.

The Financial Controller will lead the finance staff, coordinate audits, and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards while supporting departments with budgeting and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with accounting coursework.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting is required.
• Minimum of three years in accounting (industry or public).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting leadership and maintain internal controls.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analyses.
• Manage month-end close and consolidation processes.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee systems and data management for the GL and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Leadership

Nonprofit accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

General ledger systems

Job description

Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership (SWMHP) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team!

The Financial Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close processes to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of the organization's financial information. This position plays an important leadership role in strengthening financial systems, supporting organizational decision-making, and maintaining effective accounting practices.

Working collaboratively with the Finance team and other departments, the Financial Controller provides oversight and guidance across a variety of accounting functions, including nonprofit accounting, real estate development, property accounting, grants, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting Leadership & Quality Assurance: Lead and support accounting staff, review financial transactions, maintain internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.
• Financial Reporting & Budgeting: Oversee routine financial reporting, support organizational budgeting, and prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Consolidation & Month-End Close: Oversee accounting close processes, review complex journal entries, and ensure timely and accurate financial records.
• Audit, Tax & Compliance: Coordinate audit and tax activities, review financial statements and filings, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Accounting Systems & Data Management: Maintain general ledger systems, oversee accounting databases, and improve processes that support accurate and efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field with accounting coursework.
• Experience in nonprofit industry accounting.
• At least three years of industry or public accounting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to a variety of audiences.

Preferred:

• Experience in real estate industry accounting.
• Experience managing or mentoring others.
• Understanding of financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Experience with general ledger accounting systems and financial reporting.

Why SWMHP?

At Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership, we believe everyone deserves a welcoming place to call home and every community deserves the opportunity to thrive. We partner with communities to develop housing, strengthen neighborhoods, and create opportunities throughout southern Minnesota.

This is an opportunity to bring your financial expertise to an organization where strong financial operations help support meaningful community impact.

Interested in joining our team?