Controller job in Minneapolis

Purpose: Lead the accounting team in execution of all accounting- and control-related practices, including but not limited to external & internal financial reporting, internal controls, audit and compliance, book and tax accounting, as well as insurance and risk management. This position will have direct interaction with the company's third-party auditors and insurance providers, and is responsible for coordinating annual audits.

Lead Accounting & Control:

• Manage and execute the daily operations of the Accounting department.
• Compile and critically review accounting data in order to provide complete, materially accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Establish, maintain and update proper accounting methods, financial policies and principles.
• Coordinate and complete annual 3rd party audit and tax preparation.
• Continuously improve systems, policies and procedures; lead training and compliance across the company.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions in adherence with record retention requirements.
• Assists in preparing miscellaneous financial documents such as lease agreements, credit card financing agreements, and general financing applications.
• Partner w/broker in regularly reviewing company's insurance coverage and recommending changes to appropriately manage risk.
• Assist FP&A Director and CFO/COO in the annual budgeting and planning process, as requested.
• Serve as key user and resource for NetSuite and key integrations, as designated.
• Demonstrated willingness to lead a group, project, or program is required.

Energize and develop the team:

• Coach, guide and develop an accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates a supportive environment of trust, idea-sharing, and productivity.
• Set clear objectives, actively manage priorities, and equip the team with resources needed to work effectively and develop professionally.
• Ensure team members are comprehensively trained for each role (and cross-trained for coverage).
• Provide regular feedback to team members, promoting accomplishments and proactively addressing performance improvement opportunities.
• Promote a sense of urgency in the group or team for reaching goals and meeting deadlines.
• Break down barriers that block organizational performance.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-7 years of increasing accounting-related experience, including staff management and financial reporting/reconciliation responsibilities. Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP. Audit experience strongly preferred.
• High level of integrity demonstrable by personal standards.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in an ERP software environment. NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office, Google Drive, accounting software & databases. Ability to manipulate large amounts of data.
• Willing to maintain a flexible schedule at times due to financial reporting deadlines. Must be self-motivated and exhibit the ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, manage details, ensure accuracy and timeliness in a fast paced and dynamic work environment.
• Willingness to embrace growth, change, and to be flexible with evolving processes and technology.
• Keen critical thinking, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex financial concepts to individuals at all levels.

• Passion for Peace Coffee’s mission and values.

• All employees should demonstrate foundational staff and Finance & Accounting team specific competencies, consistent with Peace Coffee’s core values and mission.
• The Finance & Accounting Team is responsible for accounting & reporting, planning & analysis, business partnership and capital & risk management.

Additional Preferred:

• Certified Public Accountant certification
• Advanced business or finance degree (MBA, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• This job operates in a clerical office setting, routinely using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• This role requires the ability to sit or stand at a computer or in meetings for extended periods of time.
• This role also requires the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary to complete filing.