Financial Controller

DOPE LLC•Eagan, MN

6d•$85,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

DOPE Marketing is hiring an experienced Financial Controller to own the financial operations of its $28M+ direct mail automation business. This is a hands-on execution role, not a CFO position, with direct visibility into company performance and a growth path as the company scales. The Controller manages accounts payable and receivable, maintains financial records, leads the monthly close, and produces clear reporting to support leadership decisions. The role works alongside an internal financial advisory team and external bookkeeping partners. It is responsible for keeping financial operations running accurately and on schedule, including timely bill payments, accurate records, and completion of the monthly close within the first five to seven business days. The position is based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with a hybrid schedule of one to two days in office. The successful candidate will take ownership, communicate directly, and improve automated, paperless processes. The position offers direct leadership visibility and a potential growth path into Finance Manager or higher as DOPE Marketing expands.

Requirements

At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including meaningful experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
Prior experience as a staff accountant or senior accountant before moving into a controller-level role.
A demonstrated history of sustained tenure at employers; a pattern of multiple short stays under three years is not a fit.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; a Finance degree does not meet the stated requirement.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
QuickBooks experience.
Experience with accrual-based accounting and solid working knowledge of GAAP.
Experience designing original financial reports rather than only updating templates.
Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance leaders and translate numbers into decisions.
Experience meeting regularly with report users to ensure data is understood and actionable.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, self-directed, and a clear, direct communicator.
Ability to take full ownership of the function, manage deadlines, and work across multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience across a mix of business sizes, such as mid-market and larger companies or private and corporate environments.
Audit experience.
CPA designation.
Experience running lean, automated, and paperless operations.
Familiarity with AI tools and applying them to financial workflows.
Experience working closely with operations teams.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including vendor payments, client billing, and collections.
Complete the full monthly close cycle within the first five to seven business days of each month.
Design and produce clear weekly and monthly financial reports for leadership.
Reconcile bank and credit card accounts across multiple accounts.
Conduct light financial analysis, identify trends and anomalies, and provide actionable insights.
Track expenses and monitor budgets to ensure spending stays within approved guidelines.
Coordinate with the external bookkeeping team and financial advisors on month-end close.
Maintain clean, organized financial records in accounting systems.
Support debt management tracking and cash flow monitoring.
Build and continuously improve automated, paperless financial processes.