Controller

Controller

Brainerd, MN 56401

Overview

Salary Range

$110,000.00 – $120,000.00 Salary/year

Position Type

Full-Time Year-Round

Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process, including department budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
• Implement a process to record transactions by department and compare costs incurred to budget and performance analysis of profit centers
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations to ensure accurate monthly financial results
• Preparation of workpapers supporting the monthly close process and month end balances
• Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
• Produces the preparation and accuracy of monthly financial statements and related disclosures
• Produces cash flow statements to support liquidity and operational planning
• Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances and maximize the return on any excess cash balances
• Develop monthly reforecasts incorporating historical performance, operational trends, and future assumptions
• Partner with Human Resources to audit payroll processes, maintain internal controls, and ensure accurate and compliant payroll execution.
• Produces the billing of asset management, incentive fees, acquisition, disposition, QPAM and other fees monthly, quarterly, annually in accordance with the respective agreements
• Oversee accounts payable operations, vendor payments, and expense controls
• Coordinate and record investments made in Funds, securities, overnight funds, etc.
• Assist the Managing Partner and Human Resources in maintaining records for retirement accounts (i.e., 401-K Plan)
• Negotiate and manage all risk related insurance policies
• Supervision of all account’s payables processed
• Review of expenses incurred on behalf of the resort
• Oversee the Finance Department in the implementation of corporate policies and procedures such as invoice processing, cash management and calculation of fees
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assists management team with inventory management processes and reporting
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws
• Supervise a team of 2
• Accurate and timely production of all financial information
• Analyzes the asset operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective as well as an overall business perspective
• Support executive leadership with operational finance strategy and decision support
• Develop and analyze weekly operational reporting to include PACE Report, and Revenue Report (to include weekly Rev/Labor analysis)
• Manage the group billing process
• Assist the Front Desk department with billing, to include resolving any issues that may develop
• Board Participation – Attending, communicating and educating board members upon request by managing partners
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in accounting
• 8–10 years of experience in accounting and finance
• 4+ years of experience managing accountants and accounting/finance processes
• 3+ years in a Controller-level role or position with equivalent responsibilities
• Experience in both private and public accounting preferred, but not required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to quickly learn accounting and finance systems; experience with VisualOne preferred

Skills:

• Working knowledge of contracts and financial agreements
• High ethical standards, credibility, and commitment to full financial transparency
• Ability to manage payroll responsibilities with appropriate discretion and objectivity
• Strong accountability for performance, deadlines, and quality of work
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations clearly
• Strong GAAP and financial reporting technical expertise
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail