Financial Controller

What You Will Own

• Full responsibility for the accounting and finance function, including the monthly close, financial reporting, and the integrity of the books
  
• Leadership and management of an established, highly capable accounting team, including their continued development
  
• Cash and accrual reporting, GAAP financial statements, and management reporting that leadership can run the business on
  
• Cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  
• Property-level and corporate accounting across a large multifamily portfolio
  
• Banking, treasury, audit, and tax coordination with outside advisors
  
• Internal controls, process improvement, and systems
  

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  
• CPA strongly preferred, but not required
  
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master's in Accounting) a plus, but not required
  

Qualifications and Requirements

• 7 years of progressive accounting leadership, including time in a Controller or senior accounting role
  
• Proven experience leading, managing, and developing an accounting team
  
• Multifamily, property management, or real estate accounting experience strongly preferred
  
• Deep command of GAAP, the monthly close, and financial statement preparation
  
• Hands-on experience with both cash and accrual reporting
  
• Experience with property management accounting systems; Rent Manager is a plus
  
• Track record of building and scaling finance functions in a high-growth environment a plus
  
• Embraces and actively explores the use of AI and technology to drive efficiency and quality across the finance function
  
• Comfortable reporting directly to ownership and operating with full accountability
  
• In-person position at our Fridley office. Hours are Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm
  

Skills

• Strong technical accounting and GAAP expertise
  
• Financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  
• Team leadership and people development
  
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
  
• Curiosity and fluency with AI tools to increase efficiency and improve quality of output
  
• Sharp analytical skills with a high bar for accuracy and detail
  
• Clear communicator with ownership and leadership
  
• Process improvement, internal controls, and systems mindset
  

Why Join Kleinman

• A 95 year track record paired with a company in active high-growth mode
  
• An established, highly capable accounting team already in place
  
• A genuine path from Controller to CFO for the right person
  
• Compensation range: $100,000 -$150,000 plus discretionary annual bonus
  
• Excellent benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  
• Matching 401(k)
  
• Season tickets to the Twin Cities sports teams for employee use
  
• The chance to own a function, not just hold a seat