Confidential · 5 hours ago
Assistant Controller
St Cloud, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expConfidential company is hiring a strategic and operationally focused Assistant Controller, with a clear path to Controller within 2-5 years. The role involves leading financial transactions and reporting, ensuring best practices in accounting and finance activities, and supporting the transition of the Controller function.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Actively engage in the transition of Controller duties over a several year period, including taking a leading role on special projects, documentation of key control processes, and strategic financial initiatives as directed by the current Controller
Ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close and upstream reporting of subsidiary results to the public company parent
Execute monthly forecasting and annual budgeting processes (covering Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash, and CapEx)
Oversee Billing and Accounts Receivables, including accurate and timely cash collection and application. Manage work production documentation for recording revenue and subcontractor costs
Direct Accounts Payable activities, including 1099s, W-9 verification, diversity reporting, and unclaimed property returns
Verify and/or prepare various tax filings, including Sales & Use Tax and Property Tax Returns. Manage capital requisition and fixed asset tracking
Create and maintain accurate job cost reporting
Manage, mentor, and support accounting and finance personnel
Provide management, mentoring, and support to personnel in field offices responsible for transaction input and related operational activities
Support and enforce SOX compliance and Internal Controls
Serve as a key point of contact for external and internal audits, as well as miscellaneous audits from various government agencies
Assist with areas like wage and hour regulations and I-9 verification
Work with corporate on multi-state payroll processing
Function as a value-added business partner to the President and/or as requested by the Corporate Office, covering all areas as needed
Serve as the direct financial partner for Operations, requiring frequent interaction and collaboration with operational leadership and field leadership to ensure accurate job costing, billing, and project-level financial controls
Act as a change agent in both financial and operational areas
Provide process and project management partnership, support, and oversight for select operational areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a significant portion at the Assistant Controller or Director of Finance level
Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights for operational leaders and non-financial personnel, with a demonstrated history of supporting field-based operations (e.g., construction, services, or manufacturing)
Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls
Preferred
CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred
Construction industry experience strongly preferred, with an understanding of project-based accounting and job costing methodologies
SAP S4/HANA experience strongly preferred
Advanced Microsoft Excel and related MS Office products, or Google Sheets
Organized, detail oriented and able to work independently
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle crisis situations effectively
Team player, self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to interact with a variety of people and work with all levels within the organization in a professional manner
Benefits
Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k with employer match
Paid time off
Parental leave
Holidays
Education reimbursement
Additional perks
Company
Confidential
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Silicon Valley, California US, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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