Hybrid Controller | GAAP & Nonprofit Finance Lead

Truity Partners LLC; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Collaborative team

Flexibility

Job summary

Truity Partners LLC in the Saint Paul area is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of experience to lead accounting, payroll, and student accounts. The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, strong internal controls, and collaboration with staff across departments.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after training and a competitive benefits package. The successful candidate will manage audits, financial reporting, and treasury activities while guiding staff and maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within higher education or nonprofit.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, FASB standards, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to explain financial information to nonfinancial audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting, payroll, and student accounts functions while developing and supporting department staff.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, reconciliations, transactions, and internal and external financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP and FASB standards and provide timely financial information to key stakeholders.
• Coordinate external audits, nonprofit tax filings, compliance reporting, financial surveys, and debt covenant calculations.
• Manage cash balances, forecasting, wire transfers, ACH transactions, debt payments, and related treasury activities.
• Oversee the financial system, including security, chart of accounts, posting rules, system configuration, and ongoing process improvements.
• Maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls while supporting budgeting, endowment reporting, and special projects.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP

Workday

Job description

Truity Partners LLC in the Saint Paul area is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of experience to lead accounting, payroll, and student accounts. The role emphasizes GAAP knowledge, strong internal controls, and collaboration with staff across departments.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after training and a competitive benefits package. The successful candidate will manage audits, financial reporting, and treasury activities while guiding staff and maintaining compliance with