slashBlue Hiring For Financial Controller at St Paul, MN Full Time

Seeking Financial Controller

Why join us?

We believe in purpose. Our purpose is to glorify God by serving others with Christ-like love so that all their technology is powering purpose.

About The Position

Controller is an employee on the Financial Team in the Financial/HR Business Unit. Reporting to the President, the Controller is responsible for direct oversight of all accounting activities and reporting. The Controller will lead accounting personnel and department operations, compile financial reporting packages, and implement policies and procedures for financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Hands-on Financial Services and Financial Reporting – 60%
• Perform all facets of accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Billing and Cash Application, and General Ledger maintenance
• Monitor Accounts Receivable activity and escalate delinquent accounts as needed to ensure timely collections
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly Financial Reporting Package including variance and gross margin analyses to support Senior Management decision-making
• Complete monthly reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts to ensure proper revenue recognition, accurate financial statements, and compliance with customer commitments, investigating and resolving any reconciling items in a timely manner
• Process monthly payroll, giving detailed attention to all aspects of employee pay and related deductions, as well as compliance with all fiduciary obligations
• Develop and maintain financial, accounting and client policies, processes, and procedures, promoting an organizational climate of prudent stewardship and fair allocation of resources while empowering managers and employees to an appropriate level of personal decision making and accountability.
• Partner with Senior Leadership Team members to implement and monitor auditing and internal control tools to ensure complete and accurate client billings in compliance with contracts

Data Measurement, Analysis and Forecasting – 30%

• Prepare and synthesize financial statements, forecasts, and projections from in-depth analysis of where we are succeeding where we are failing in our stewardship
• Develop and monitor, in cooperation with Senior Leadership Team, key performance indicators for all aspects of stewardship including financial, cultural, impact to customers, and long-term impact to foster a culture of accountability.
• Work with other technology leaders to convert data into actionable insights for them to succeed in their areas of responsibility.
• Participate in annual planning and budgeting, providing templates and relevant analyses to guide the process
• Prepare pro forma analyses of new investment opportunities to ensure a financial return and purpose return on investment

Perform special projects, ad hoc analyses, and other services as requested by Senior Leadership Team – 10%

Requirements

Required technical skills, knowledge and abilities

Accounting knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Financial management knowledge to include

• organizational budget preparation
• organizational budget analysis, monitoring, and measuring
• organizational financial planning and analysis

Treasury/cash management/investing knowledge to include

• exposure to corporate banking
• knowledge of cash management
• knowledge of investing basics

Human Resources Knowledge And Abilities To Include

• wage and salary/benefit administration principles and practices, as needed to ensure accurate payroll processing
• pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations

Computer Skills To Include

• working knowledge of personal computers and computer networks
• working knowledge of financial software systems (Quickbooks Online experience a plus)
• Intermediate skill level in personal computing including spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail and team collaboration applications

Project Management Skills To Include

• ability to direct and coach the financial elements of major project development in facilities and capital initiatives
• demonstration of efficiency and organization in personal work habits

Preferred Skills:

• Work in the MSP Industry

Strong ability to engage passion and purpose in your work

Communicate with clarity

Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at all levels of an organization

Ability to troubleshoot complex problems and solving them effectively and efficiently

Crisp decision-making skills to make decisions quickly with good judgment

Using technology to drive effective outcomes

Organized, thorough and conscientious

Conceptual thinker and concrete communicator

Position Supervises:

None

Position Reports To:

President

Benefits

Compensation

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Base + Benefits + Profit-Sharing potential
• FlexTime, Weekly scheduled Work-from-Home Days
• Monday thru Friday business hours schedule
• Annual training reimbursement
• Supportive, Team-oriented, Family & Faith-friendly culture