$98k - $168k
of the Firm and on oc casion with clients· Perform the quality control review of assurance engagements· Analyze observations and findings... ...support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, socia…
Finance & Accounting · Minneapolis, MN
Controller jobs in Minneapolis, MN
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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works closely with internal departments and external vendors to address questions, resolve discrepancies, and help maintain reliable financial data.Responsibilities:• Process vendor invoices with careful review of suppor…
$71k - $114k
ERP solutions and a general understanding of manufacturing and financial process flows.Familiarity with ERP costing concepts and their impact... ...requires access to customer information subject to U.S. export- control…
$90k - $120k
Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in producing reliable financial information, supporting reporting across multiple entities, and helping maintain strong compliance and control standards. The ideal c…
clearly with clients, and work efficiently during high-volume periods. The role focuses on preparing individual returns, reviewing financial information, and using tax software to deliver timely and compliant filings.Res…
strengthens technical performance and supports long-term career growth.• Design engagement approaches that address financial reporting risks, internal control considerations, and compliance obligations for nonprofit and…
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a growing wholesale organization based in Edina, Minnesota. This position combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on…
We are looking for a Treasury Manager to oversee liquidity, funding relationships, and capital utilization for a financial organization operating in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This position plays a key role in managing dail…
$160k - $190k
Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description The Corporate Controller will be responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and financial reporting, ensuring the integrity of financial controls a…
$22.9 - $25 per hour
: Golden Valley, MN Job Type : Contract (3-6 months) Compensation : $20.00 - $22.90 per hour (W2) Industry: Banking & Financial Services --- About the Role Our firm is partnering with a well-established financial institu…
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What controllers earn in Minneapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $44–$59 | $92k–$122k |
| Mid level | $59–$78 | $122k–$163k |
| Senior | $76–$108 | $158k–$224k |
Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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