Assistant Controller

Keenfinity•Burnsville, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will be a key member of the finance team, partnering closely with the Regional Controller to drive accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting and financial reporting across the business unit. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to expand their expertise, gain broad exposure to the business, and build a strong foundation for future financial leadership. In this role, you’ll have a direct impact on the integrity of the company’s financial reporting—supporting critical close and reporting activities, strengthening accounting controls, and ensuring financial information is accurate, reliable, and compliant. You’ll also have the opportunity to identify improvements, solve problems, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of the finance function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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/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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute key 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 ensure account balances are accurate, supported, and complete.
Assist with the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements, management reports, and reporting deliverables.
Investigate accounting discrepancies, unusual variances, and reconciling items to ensure timely and accurate resolution.
Partner with the BPO team to execute accounting activities, resolve issues, and ensure timely completion of month-end close deliverables.
Support key accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management activities.
Maintain accurate financial records, supporting documentation, and audit-ready accounting processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including GAAP/IFRS, and support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Support external audits by preparing audit-ready reconciliations, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
Assist with the preparation of statutory, tax, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Help maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
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 drive implementation of solutions.
Assist the Financial Controller with financial analysis, special projects, and other initiatives that support the evolving needs of the business.