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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