Minneapolis, Minnesota
Assistant Controller Job Opening in Minneapolis, Minnesota - We are assisting our client in their search for an Assistant Controller . Our client is a premier media company, with a fun, fast-paced, positive environment, and is located in the western suburbs of Minneapolis.
The Assistant Controller will be the Controller?s right hand and will be responsible for assisting with the month-end close, audits, financial reporting and process improvements. This role is very ?hands on? and actively involved in day-to-day accounting activities, including managing 4 direct reports and mentoring a staff of 20. The ideal candidate has strong assistant controller experience and is someone who understands and enjoys the importance of the details of processes and systems.
Key Functions
Responsible for timely and accurate financial statement preparation, including loan covenant compliance and reporting.
Oversees the operations of a Canadian subsidiary entity (system control, transactions, policies and tax compliance).
Manages the A/R and AP departments.
Coordinates all audit and tax activity.
Works with FPA team and others key stakeholders on forecasting, cash flow and other business direction strategies.
Leads and participates in process improvement and documentation projects.
Trains, mentors and manages accounting and support staff, ensuring a highly functioning and motivated team.
Oversees accounting department operations and the achievement of its goals and objectives.
Ad hoc reporting and analysis as requested
Skills and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting. CPA Required.
At least 10 years of relevant experience; public accounting experience is a plus.
Must have technical and theoretical knowledge of GAAP.
At least 3 years of managerial experience and effective leadership of AP, AR, GL and payroll.
Strong sense of urgency, confidentiality, ownership and dedication to responsibilities and projects/tasks assigned and has a Problem Solver mentality.
Experience with accounting and reporting software ? Microsoft Dynamics is preferred.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel.
Punctual and willing to work extra hours when required.
Comfortable working and presenting in a cross-functional team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $110,000.00 to $120,000.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
managerial: 3 years
Accounting: 9 years
Required license or certification:
CPA
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