Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Location: Twin Cities, MN (Hybrid - In-Office 1-2 Days/Week) | Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 | Full-Time

Job Description:

About DOPE Marketing

DOPE Marketing is a direct mail automation platform serving thousands of home service businesses across the United States. We've grown from a startup to a $28M+ revenue company in just over six years by building technology that makes direct mail as easy as running a digital ad. Our platform combines data-driven targeting, automated campaign management, and a full-service print and mail operation - all accessible through software our clients use every day.

The Role

We're hiring an experienced Financial Controller to own the financial operations of a $28M+ business. This is a hands-on execution role - not a CFO seat - but it carries real ownership, direct visibility into company performance, and a clear growth path as DOPE scales. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, maintain financial records, lead monthly close, and produce clean, user-friendly reporting that helps leadership make fast, informed decisions.

You'll work alongside our internal financial advisory team and external bookkeeping partners. Your job is to make sure the machine runs: bills paid on time, numbers accurate, close completed in the first five to seven business days of the month, and nothing falling through the cracks. You will be the operator who keeps the financial engine humming.

What You Will Own

• Accounts payable and receivable - managing all vendor payments, client billing, and collections
• Monthly close - completing the full close cycle within the first 5-7 business days of each month
• Weekly and monthly financial reporting - designing and producing clear, user-friendly reports for leadership review
• Bank and credit card reconciliation across multiple accounts
• Light financial analysis - identifying trends, flagging anomalies, and delivering actionable insights
• Expense tracking and budget monitoring - ensuring spending stays within approved guidelines
• Coordination with external bookkeeping team and financial advisors on month-end close
• Maintaining clean, organized financial records in our accounting systems
• Supporting debt management tracking and cash flow monitoring
• Building and continuously improving automated, paperless financial processes

What We're Looking For

Experience (Required)

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful time in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager role
• Prior experience as a staff accountant or senior accountant before stepping into a controller-level role - you know the basics cold
• Demonstrated history of stability: we look for candidates with sustained tenure at each employer; a pattern of short stays (under 3 years) at multiple companies is not a fit for this role
• Experience working across a mix of business sizes - mid-market and larger companies, or a blend of private and corporate environments - preferred
• Audit experience is a strong plus; candidates who have navigated audits understand the documentation and discipline required to pass one

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required - not Finance (accounting degrees train for managing books and controller functions; finance degrees are oriented toward investing and banking)
• CPA preferred, but not required for candidates with the right experience and track record

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency - you use it all day, every day, and you're fast and accurate in it

QuickBooks experience required

• Strong preference for candidates who run lean, automated, and paperless operations - not high-volume printing or heavily manual processes
• Familiarity with AI tools and how to apply them to financial workflows is a meaningful plus
• Experience with accrual-based accounting and solid working knowledge of GAAP

Reporting & Communication

• Experience designing original financial reports - not just updating templates others built
• Ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance leaders; you can translate numbers into decisions
• History of meeting regularly with report users to make sure the data is understood and actionable

Work Style

• Highly organized and detail-oriented - you catch errors before they become problems
• Self-directed - you see what needs to be done and do it without waiting to be asked
• Clear, direct communicator - if something is off with the numbers, leadership hears about it immediately
• Experience working closely alongside operations teams is a strong plus

This Role Is Probably NOT For You If...

• You have a pattern of short-term stints across multiple companies and haven't stayed long enough to work through challenges
• You've spent your career in large corporations doing one narrow function and aren't comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Your processes are heavily manual, paper-dependent, or resistant to automation
• You need someone to hold your hand - we expect full ownership of the function
• You struggle with deadlines; bills don't wait, and neither do we
• You came up through finance, banking, or investment roles rather than accounting and bookkeeping

Why This Role Is a Great Opportunit y

• Own financial operations for a $28M+ company - not one narrow slice of a large team
• Direct visibility to leadership and the strategic decisions driving the business
• Clear growth path into Finance Manager or higher as the company scales
• Learn how a fast-growing company actually operates financially, working alongside experienced advisors and a hands-on leadership team
• Real ownership from day one in a company that rewards people who step up

Our Culture

We value direct communication, personal accountability, and critical thinking. We operate on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and expect every team member to own their number, hit their rocks, and speak up when something isn't working. We'd rather hear a hard truth on Monday than find a hidden problem on Friday. If you thrive when given real ownership and the trust to figure things out, you'll love it here.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Gym membership
• Flexible schedule

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter. In your cover letter, please answer this question:

Tell us about a time you were given access to a company's financial data and had to quickly make sense of it. What did you prioritize, what tools did you use, and what did you deliver?

Applications without this answer will not be reviewed.