Controller - Full-time / Part-time

This position is a 6 month contract to hire located in Chanhassen, MN. There is no relocation assistance offered for this position.

Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance, Operations, & HR Departments.
Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, Human Resources, and Operations etc.
Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for Executive Director, Development and Board of Directors
Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals
Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary
Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms
Assure that assets are not awkwardly encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments
Work closely with Executive Director in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components
Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies
Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of Finance and Human Resources to all departments, creating a well-respected and sought after department goal
Report to the Board of Directors when necessary in writing and verbally
Supervise overall Operations (including: Safety, Security, Computer Services and Building Maintenance)

Must Have:
Have 3+ years of leadership capabilities (must have a Solid Foundation with GAAP ability to understand how the accounting should flow and coordinate with the auditors
3 years participating in a financial Audit running point
Intercompany; franchise experience of 2 years
2-6 years as a Controller LEADING a team of 3+ people.. (would consider more experience)
6 years of ERP/ Accounting software leadership/managerial experience
Bachelors Degree in Accounting or higher level of Education
CPA/active/inactive is a nice to have

About Aerotek:

Our people are everything. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek® Inc. has distinguished itself as a leader in recruiting and staffing services, by having a deep understanding of the intersection of talent and business. As a strategic partner to more than 17,000 clients and 300,000 contract employees every year, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantages for its clients and rewarding careers for its contract employees. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a network of over 230 non-franchised offices with more than 6,000 internal employees dedicated to serving our customers. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider. To learn more, visit .

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