Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Controller to join a healthcare nonprofit in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will lead core accounting operations while providing hands-on support across financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis. The position also plays a key role in strengthening oversight of billing and payroll processes and guiding a small finance team through day-to-day priorities and annual deliverables.Responsibilities:• Direct the daily work of a five-person finance team, setting priorities, reviewing output, and supporting staff development.• Lead the monthly and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial reports.• Oversee the annual external audit by coordinating schedules, preparing documentation, and serving as a primary contact for auditors.• Produce financial analyses and budgeting insights that help leadership evaluate performance, manage resources, and plan effectively.• Monitor forecasting activities and recommend adjustments based on operational trends and organizational goals.• Provide oversight for healthcare billing functions to help ensure timely, accurate revenue processing and follow-up.• Supervise payroll administration and related controls to support compliant and accurate employee compensation.• Review key accounting activities such as accounts payable and account reconciliations to maintain strong internal financial controls.Requirements• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility.• Prior experience working in a Controller or senior-level accounting management role.• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliation.• Demonstrated ability to manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.• Experience coordinating annual external audits and preparing audit support documentation.• Knowledge of payroll processes, accounts payable, and healthcare billing operations.• Ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on in day-to-day accounting and finance work.Job typePerm