The Interim Assistant Controller, reporting to the Controller, Finance, and administration, assists in leading the nonprofit's financial management and accounting operations. This position is part of the executive team, responsible for finance leadership and reporting and serving as a financial advisor to the organization's leaders.

Worksite Location: Saint Paul, MN – Onsite Opportunity

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant regulations
• Ensure the close of the monthly financials
• Direct and coordinate the preparation of the organization's financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Seek and lead AR, AP, payroll, budgeting, reporting, and analysis process improvements
• Manage cash, cash flow analysis, and projections
• Work on the annual audit process and on preparing the organization's annual 990 filings
• Manage the organization's cash flow and analysis and oversee billing and receivables
• Approve electronic and check payments
• Manage endowment and investment-related entries, restricted funds, and releases
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for the organization's management and board of directors
• Be a financial partner to leaders, helping them with financial analysis to identify trends and explore options to improve financial performance
• Manage banking, auditor, and other critical financial relationships.
• Provide financial analysis and support to the organization's management team and board of directors

Required Skills & Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related fields
• 7+ years of leadership experience in applicable Accounting and Finance functions
• Nonprofit experience - Higher Education and experience with Fund Accounting preferred
• Certified Public Accountant or other related professional certification preferred
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles
• Experience with Banner ERP preferred
• Ability to be in office in Saint Paul, MN
• Proven track record of exceeding objectives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong strategic, financial, and analytical abilities

About Versique:

At Versique, we believe people are more than a resume. People invent, propel, unearth, and build. They transform teams, markets, industries, and bottom lines. People do more than fill an open position. They open greater potential. We're here to help fill your human potential and build your human capacity. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of "versatile" and "unique," hinting at the concept of "search" in its pronunciation.

In 2023, Versique made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for fastest-growing private companies in Minnesota. Additionally, for the past four years, Versique has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and awarded a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, which speaks to the incredible culture we've fostered.

We believe people are the ultimate business advantage. Let's find your people together. And make the best possible.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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