Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for a business services organization in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role oversees day-to-day financial activities, supports accurate and timely reporting, and helps management evaluate performance against budgets and forecasts. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes while maintaining effective financial controls.Responsibilities:• Lead the accounting function to ensure accurate and timely handling of general ledger activity, accounts payable, and fixed asset records.• Support billing activity as well as cash receipt and disbursement processes to maintain efficient daily financial operations.• Manage account reconciliations and review journal entries needed to complete the monthly close cycle with precision.• Prepare recurring management reporting packages, including financial statements, forecast materials, analysis of results, and related supporting schedules.• Evaluate actual financial performance against budgets and projections, identify key variances, and communicate findings to leadership.• Compile borrowing base, bank covenant, and daily cash position reporting to support financial oversight and liquidity planning.• Contribute to monthly and long-range budgeting and forecasting efforts by partnering with management on planning assumptions and financial modeling.• Coordinate annual audit activities and corporate tax filing support by working closely with external auditors and tax advisors.• Oversee inventory accounting accuracy, including valuation, physical count execution, and cycle count review, while strengthening internal controls and participating in special projects such as system implementation initiatives.