Mission-Driven Controller: Own the Close & Compliance

SkyWater Search Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyWater Search Partners partners with a mission-driven client in St. Paul to recruit a Controller who will own the accounting function and partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership of month-end close, GAAP compliance, and the management of accounting staff in a small, collaborative team onsite at least three days a week. Ideal candidates have 6–8+ years in progressive accounting, strong Excel skills, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of close and reporting.
• 2+ years of accounting team management experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Association, nonprofit or professional services experience a plus; inventory accounting experience valuable.
• Strong GAAP, audit and internal controls knowledge with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and annual close process, including reconciliations, financial statements and variance explanations to the CFO.
• Own inventory accounting, costing and valuation for a growing product line.
• Oversee AR and AP, collections, cash reconciliations and member billing.
• Maintain GAAP compliance, accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead audit preparation and coordination with external auditors.
• Manage compliance including sales and use tax, 401(k), unclaimed property and 1099s.
• Support CFO-led budgeting and forecasting, including budget-to-actual reporting.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the Accounting Assistant.
• Manage accounting systems, vendors and process improvements.

Skills

Close ownership

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Accounting systems

Audits

Job description

SkyWater Search Partners partners with a mission-driven client in St. Paul to recruit a Controller who will own the accounting function and partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership of month-end close, GAAP compliance, and the management of accounting staff in a small, collaborative team onsite at least three days a week. Ideal candidates have 6–8+ years in progressive accounting, strong Excel skills, and CPA preferred.