Controller

Now hiring and open to applicants residing in MN, IA, NC, OH, TX, TN, ID, CO, FL, MO, & WI! 

7-time winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Twin Cities, All In One Accounting is the strategic accounting team for mission-driven nonprofits and growth-minded entrepreneurs.

All In One Accounting’s thorough and comprehensive set of services move our clients from financial chaos to business clarity and beyond.

Simply said, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs and to support profitable Growth, equip them to Protect their assets, and enable nonprofits to Amplify their impact.

A bit about the role:

We're seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to join our team and help drive success for our small business clients. This role is pivotal in leading delivery teams, mentoring accountants, and providing high-level advisory services to help growth-minded entrepreneurs and mission-driven nonprofits achieve their business goals.

As a Controller, you'll own client relationships while leading internal delivery teams to ensure exceptional service delivery. You'll work alongside Accountants and CFOs in a dynamic, multi-client environment that requires both strategic thinking and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Now about you...

You're a strategic leader and mentor

You excel at strategically building and leading high-performing teams while fostering enduring client partnerships. You take full ownership of team development and success, providing thoughtful guidance and mentorship to accountants while ensuring exceptional client service delivery. You understand your pivotal role in driving both client success and organizational growth, making decisions that align team capabilities with long-term business objectives

You're adaptable and consultative

We work primarily with smaller organizations that have big goals. You adapt your approach to meet each client's unique needs while maintaining consistent quality across all engagements. You thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple client relationships and can shift seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on problem-solving.

You're bursting with initiative and curiosity

You excel at analyzing financials and translating complex data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders. Your natural inquisitiveness drives you to dig deep, understanding what truly powers each business's success. You proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, helping clients achieve their long-term goals. By staying current with industry trends and continuously expanding your expertise, you're always finding innovative ways to add value and drive efficiency while developing tailored solutions that align with each client's unique needs.

More about the Controller role:

Wearing multiple hats and saying "yes" to a variety of challenges are the table stakes for the Controller role. Your specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee delivery teams, providing mentorship and guidance to accountants
• Own and nurture client relationships, ensuring delivery of value-based services
• Design and implement strategic solutions; this role requires both hands-on expertise and strategic planning abilities
• Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for financial operations
• Contribute to company goals through proactive client management and team development
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to drive client success

The specifics of the Controller role:

Client Financial Leadership

• Lead month-end closing meetings with clients and internal teams to present financials
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and key reports
• Analyze budget variances and communicate significant issues and opportunities
• Prepare cash flow forecasting and strategic recommendations
• Serve as proactive liaison with client's professional advisors (CPAs, bankers, attorneys)

Team Leadership and Quality Control

• Oversee and mentor accountants on your delivery teams
• Review and ensure accuracy of all key financial processes:
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• AP/AR processes
• Cash management
• Month-end closing entries
• Payroll integration
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls
• Ensure consistent high-quality service delivery across all clients

Internal Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed billable hours goals while maintaining service excellence
• Complete all internal deliverables (time tracking, capacity planning, quarterly initiatives)
• Actively participate in All In One Accounting’s Brand Ambassador program, representing our mission and values
• Represent All In One Accounting professionally while fostering team collaboration
• Maintain highest standards of security compliance and asset protection
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership
• Proven success in managing multiple client relationships in a consulting environment
• Strong mentoring and team development abilities
• Excellence in financial analysis and strategic planning
• Outstanding communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality
• Advanced technical skills with various accounting platforms

Why All In One Accounting - The Benefits

All In One Accounting offers all of our delivery team positions as either full or part-time with a mix of client interaction and internal team comradery. We strive to meet team members where they're at – so our roles vary between onsite and fully remote.

Our company has been built by a team who likes to have fun, respect each other and works extremely hard to do right by each other and our clients. While working in a multi-client environment presents its own set of challenges, the greatest compliment we receive is that our work has changed the lives of our clients.

Our five core values of Commitment, Foresight, Relationships, Tenacity, and Teamwork are at the core of everything we do. We've created an environment of continuous growth and are excited to see your talents!

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $85,000 - $125,000
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
• Professional development opportunities

All In One Accounting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.