Vice President, Controller

CardWorks • Woodbury, MN

21h • $230,000 - $260,000

About The Position

The VP, Controller, Head of Financial Reporting and Consolidation, oversees the company’s financial reporting, financial consolidation, technical accounting, and equity and compensation accounting. The role is accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial statements and external disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable requirements.

The position oversees monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including consolidation, equity-based compensation, payroll and benefits accounting, and external audits. It maintains accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting systems. Working with Accounting, FP&A, HR, Legal, SOX, Internal Audit, and external auditors, the role strengthens reporting controls, promotes operational excellence, and improves accounting and reporting processes.

The position leads and develops accounting and financial reporting personnel; establishes reporting deadlines, review procedures, and quality standards; and collaborates with senior finance leadership on reporting priorities, accounting judgments, and operational improvements. It also supports strategic transactions and corporate initiatives requiring technical accounting, equity analysis, or external reporting expertise.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including significant experience in a public company environment or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings, managing quarterly reviews, and coordinating annual audits.
• Strong technical accounting experience, including equity-based compensation and complex accounting matters.
• Experience with financial consolidation, payroll and benefits accounting, incentive compensation, and equity reporting.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance, internal controls over financial reporting, and audit processes.
• Strong leadership, analytical, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy, control, and reporting quality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing financial reporting systems, preferably Oracle, FCCS, Workiva, and Smart View.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, and timely delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and external deliverables.
• Oversee U.S. GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and supporting disclosures, including SEC filings where applicable.
• Manage quarterly external reviews and annual financial statement audits, coordinating deliverables and resolving audit matters.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial statements and external financial communications.
• Manage reporting calendars, disclosure checklists, filing documentation, and cross-functional review processes.
• Coordinate with Legal, external auditors, and internal stakeholders on financial reporting requirements and disclosures.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated financial statement preparation.
• Ensure accurate recording of transactions and consolidation adjustments in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for significant and complex accounting areas.
• Establish and maintain financial close and consolidation procedures, and improve close and consolidation timelines, reporting accuracy, and process scalability.
• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for payroll, employee benefits, bonuses, and other incentive compensation programs.
• Ensure appropriate recognition, accrual, classification, and disclosure of compensation-related expenses and liabilities under U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain controls over compensation accounting, including the completeness and accuracy of related financial information.
• Oversee accounting and disclosure for equity-based compensation programs in accordance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements, including ASC 718.
• Manage equity compensation expense calculations, valuation inputs, expense recognition, and related reconciliations.
• Oversee equity award activity, vesting schedules, forfeitures, modifications, settlements, and related accounting records.
• Partner with HR, Legal, stock plan administrators, and external service providers on equity plan administration and reporting.
• Oversee shareholder’s equity accounting, roll forwards, transactions, and related financial statement disclosures.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting guidance.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memos for significant transactions, complex estimates, and accounting judgments under U.S. GAAP.
• Monitor new accounting standards and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the company.
• Coordinate with external auditors on significant accounting conclusions and disclosure matters.
• Oversee administration, maintenance, and improvement of financial reporting and consolidation systems, including Oracle, Workiva, FCCS, and Smart View.
• Manage system configurations, reporting structures, consolidation rules, chart-of-accounts mappings, and financial reporting workflows, as applicable.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of financial data across source systems, consolidation platforms, and external reporting tools.
• Lead system enhancements, upgrades, automation initiatives, and process improvements to strengthen reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Establish access controls, change management procedures, system documentation, and controls over financial reporting systems.
• Partner with IT, system administrators, and external vendors to resolve system issues and implement reporting solutions.
• Maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and support compliance with applicable SOX requirements.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and resolution of audit requests.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors on control testing, audit findings, and remediation activities.
• Identify reporting risks, strengthen control procedures, and implement process improvements.
• Support management and Audit Committee reporting on significant accounting matters, financial reporting risks, and internal control effectiveness, as applicable.
• Lead and develop accounting and financial reporting personnel, fostering accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Establish reporting deadlines, review procedures, and quality standards across the accounting function.
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on reporting priorities, accounting judgments, and operational improvements.
• Drive standardization and automation of accounting, consolidation, and reporting processes.
• Support strategic transactions and corporate initiatives requiring technical accounting, equity analysis, or external reporting expertise.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, including a bonus target or variable pay incentive program.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Wellness programs.
• Group life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and bank holidays.
• Employee engagement activities, including Employee Appreciation Day, DEI Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Social Responsibility, and service recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive