Controller

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, expense accounting, sales tax, payroll, and timekeeping processes
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP
• Manage cash flow activities, banking relationships, and daily treasury functions
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes to support business growth and data integrity
• Process payroll and oversee payroll-related compliance, reporting, and record maintenance
• Monitor and manage multi-state sales tax reporting and filing requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and operational efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner closely with Human Resources on payroll, benefits administration, and employee-related financial processes
• Coordinate with external CPA firms on annual tax filings, audits, and other financial reporting requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and special projects as requested by leadership
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA designation preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to financial reporting and operational accounting
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar accounting management role
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting controls, and financial reporting best practices
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee-related accounting functions
• Knowledge of multi-state sales tax compliance and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage accounting operations in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with the capability to partner effectively across departments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions. Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters - seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections. We believe people are more than just resumes - they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success. Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.