Assistant Controller

Keenfinity•Burnsville, MN

4d•$95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the finance team, partnering closely with the Regional Controller to support accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting and financial reporting across the business unit. The role supports close and reporting activities, strengthens accounting controls, and helps ensure financial information is accurate, reliable, and compliant. It also contributes to process improvements and initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the finance function. The position offers broad exposure across accounting and financial reporting, meaningful responsibility within a business unit, and opportunities to contribute to process and control improvements while developing toward broader finance leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting standards.
Experience with ERP or accounting software, such as SAP.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage priorities and meet tight reporting deadlines.
Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the broader finance team.
Indefinite U.S. work authorization; future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting or external audit experience.
CPA, CMA, or progress toward a professional accounting certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Review and analyze general ledger activity to verify that account balances are accurate, supported, and complete.
Assist with preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, management reports, and other reporting deliverables.
Investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual variances, and reconciling items and ensure timely resolution.
Partner with the BPO team to execute accounting activities, resolve issues, and complete month-end close deliverables on time.
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management processes.
Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation, and audit-ready accounting processes.
Support compliance with applicable accounting standards, including GAAP and IFRS, and accurate, timely financial reporting.
Support external audits by preparing reconciliations and supporting documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
Assist with statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Help maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and supporting documentation.
Document accounting processes, methodologies, and key controls to promote consistency, accuracy, and audit readiness.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, documentation, and internal controls, and help implement solutions.
Assist the Financial Controller with financial analysis, special projects, and initiatives supporting the evolving needs of the business.