Controller

PURIS Holdings • Minneapolis, MN, US • 2d ago

Description

The Financial Controller will play a critical role in overseeing all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. This position presents a unique opportunity to join an established business as a key member of our growth, with significant input and influence in shaping the company’s financial and performance-management reporting.

Pay Rate/Range: $130,296 - $142,870

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Work Location: Minneapolis HQ

*The salary for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.

Management

Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Oversee the accounting operations, control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.

Internal and External Financial Reporting

Responsible for general accounting, including journal entries and executing monthly closing/reporting, including accounts receivable (AR) and overseeing accounts payable (AP) and payroll processing.
Evaluate and optimize the company’s current financial reporting and monthly closing processes.
Deliver accurate and timely financial reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and quarterly lender covenant compliance certificates.
Ensure that best practices are consistently applied to all aspects of finance and accounting.
Collaborate with the management team to implement, monitor, and report relevant operational and financial key performance indicators (KPIs).
Lead the annual financial statement audit process. Lead bank and insurance audits.
Develop, integrate, and manage internal cost models to facilitate improved alignment between operational and financial performance.

Relationships and Compliance

Monitor, track, and report AR and AP balances. Manage relationships with counterparties at customers and vendors.
Over time, take on responsibility for managing the company’s lender relationships.
Work in-house and with third-party accounting firms to ensure accurate and timely organizational, tax, and regulatory compliance for each state in which the company conducts business.
Become the primary point of contact for accounting-related matters, including direct engagements with client and customer trading partners.
Proactively communicate with the company’s employees, leaders, auditors and lenders, maintaining positive, responsive, and constructive relationships.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role in a company with comparable revenue.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Experience with creating financial statements and general ledger functions.
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with a senior leadership team.

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal. Join us, and experience the benefits designed with you in mind!

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Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.