Ventura Trust - Controller

Eide Bailly LLP; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company offering fiduciary and ESOP Trustee services is seeking a remote Controller to manage all financial functions. This role encompasses oversight of accounting, budget preparation, regulatory compliance, and financial strategy. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial reporting and strong communication skills, with a focus on detail and the ability to operate effectively in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct senior-level financial reporting experience.
• CPA licensure preferred.
• Ability to work remotely successfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire accounting function including general ledger and payroll.
• Prepare monthly reports and establish financial controls.
• Present financials at board meetings and oversee benefits offerings.

Skills

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Salesforce

ShareFile

Job description

Are you a hands-on accounting expert ready to take full ownership as the sole financial professional for an exciting company that provides fiduciary and ESOP Trustee services? Our client VENTURA TRUST, is offering a full remote CONTROLLER opportunity where you will independently manage the entire accounting function - from maintaining the general ledger and processing payroll to preparing monthly reports and establishing robust financial controls. Ventura Trust offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and a fun, stable work environment. EOE

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for recording, maintaining, and reporting every detail of the financial performance and serving as the primary architect for the budget, regulatory compliance, and financial strategy. In this role, you will also be responsible for presenting the financials at board meetings, managing relationships with external vendors and professional service providers, and overseeing the company’s benefits offerings to ensure they are competitive and compliant.

Qualifications

Qualifications include bachelors degree in accounting or finance, and at least 5 years of direct senior-level financial reporting experience with CPA licensure preferred. A strong understanding of financial reports and analysis, along with budgets is crucial to this role. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possesses excellent attention to detail, and has the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential to this position. Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, Salesforce, and ShareFile are preferred. A proven ability to work successfully while remotely is essential.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000 (depending on experience)