The successful candidate will operate in a fast-paced environment, lead the accounting function, and play a critical role in the company's financial leadership, with oversight of AR, AP, and Payroll. The Controller will be self-motivated, manage deadlines, problem-solve, and create processes as needed.
Worksite Location: This is an in-office position. Offices are located in Wayzata, MN.
Salary Range: $135k - $175k/yr. base salary
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, accident insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee accounting department operations, including accounts payable and receivable, sales and use tax, billings & collections, and payroll
- Complete the month-end and year-end close of financial statements, accounts receivable, and general ledger analysis
- Reconcile restaurant inventory and provide feedback/recommendations to operations and supply chain
- Assess and analyze the company's accounting processes, identify issues, and delegate them to the appropriate staff to address
- Identify financial issues and challenges proactively, assessing their perceived severity to prioritize appropriately, and present and/or implement solutions
- Accountable for all financials and statements, month-end reconciliations and schedules, as well as comprehensive documentation and upkeep of all related policies and procedures
- Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements
- Evaluate accounting and internal control systems, identifying any issues and/or discrepancies, and implementing corrective remedies
- Collaborate with all departments to ensure the accuracy of the financial statements
- Provide support in the creation of the annual budget, forecasts, and monthly results reporting
- Provide ad hoc analysis to leadership
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or another business-related field
- CPA preferred, not required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller, preferred
- Background or understanding of inventory beneficial
- Self-starter with efficient time management, ability to prioritize, and organizational skills
- Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP and month-end closings
- Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
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Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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