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United States, Saint Paul Employment contract · Job Posted May 11, 2026
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We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide hands-on financial leadership for a non-profit organization in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will oversee critical accounting activities, guide a small team through key reporting cycles, and help ensure accurate, timely financial information for leadership. The role combines operational accounting oversight with financial analysis, year-end close coordination, and audit support in a hybrid work environment with on-site collaboration three days per week.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead monthly and year-end accounting activities, including preparation and review of journal entries related to payroll, benefits, and other closing adjustments
  • Provide day-to-day guidance to a three-person accounting team by answering questions, reviewing completed work, and helping maintain strong accounting practices
  • Direct the month-end close process and ensure financial records are accurate, complete, and delivered within established deadlines
  • Manage the fiscal year-end close for the organization’s June year-end and coordinate the supporting schedules and documentation required for final reporting
  • Partner with auditors during fieldwork by organizing requested materials, responding to inquiries, and helping keep the audit process on track
  • Prepare financial statements and evaluate results in detail, identifying trends, variances, and meaningful insights for internal stakeholders
  • Review endowment-related financial activity and reconciliations, then translate the results into clear analysis for leadership decision-making
  • Contribute financial perspective and support to organizational leadership as needed on strategic and operational matters
  • Assist with finance-related work connected to the organization’s campus sale and future lease planning, as applicable

Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership capacity
  • Strong background in non-profit accounting and financial reporting
  • Proven ability to oversee month-end close, journal entries, and related reporting activities
  • Experience managing year-end close processes and supporting external audits
  • Skill in preparing financial statements and performing detailed financial analysis
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, reporting, and data review
  • Ability to mentor accounting staff, review work accurately, and communicate effectively with leadership
  • Availability to work in a hybrid schedule in Saint Paul, Minnesota, including on-site presence Tuesday through Thursday

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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