Controller Jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Description

Home is the foundation for everything in life. Since 1971, our model has been about supporting residents in finding stability and achieving their goals. It’s why we’re more than housing—we combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Services—because we believe that with the right support and opportunities, all people can thrive. Today, over 13,000 people—families, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barriers—call a CommonBond community “home.” Our core values are Respect, Integrity, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence. We live these values and look for people who embody them to represent our organization in the community. If this sounds like you, please consider joining our team.

Why CommonBond Communities?:

• Work-life balance

• Competitive salary

• Employee referral program

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Employee recognition and rewards program

• A respectful and growth-oriented workplace

• A chance to make a difference in the community!

• Ongoing training and professional development

CommonBond Communities invites qualified applicants to apply for the Controller position at our (HIRING MANAGER INSERTS PROPERTIES) in (HIRING MANAGER INSERTS CITIES AND STATES). The Controller position is responsible for maintaining all property and corporate financial records, ensures accurate and timely reporting to federal and state housing programs, investors, partners and various agencies. This position provides support to various departments throughout the organization and prepares monthly financial reports for management and ensures strong internal controls of operations.

The Controller Opportunity

The Role

The Controller is a key partner to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), providing financial leadership across CommonBond. This role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury and cash management, and internal controls for a diverse portfolio of nonprofit and for-profit entities, properties, and partnerships. By ensuring accurate and timely financial information, the Controller helps advance CommonBond’s mission and long-term sustainability.
Leading the finance and accounting team, the Controller manages staff development and ensures compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. The role balances hands-on oversight of daily functions with improving policies, systems, and processes to increase efficiency, transparency, and accuracy. The Controller will devise and implement an accounting function that ensures the provision of accurate and timely financial information in a controlled and compliant environment.

Working closely with leaders across the organization, the Controller aligns financial practices with operational needs, supports compliance, and identifies opportunities for greater efficiency. This role ensures sound reporting, risk management, and clear financial communication to support CommonBond’s strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting skills, experience with complex consolidations and real estate transactions, and the ability to balance detail with big-picture strategy. A self-starter who is steady, adaptable, and collaborative, the Controller will pair technical excellence with a solutions-oriented mindset to guide CommonBond’s finance and accounting team into its next chapter.
Reporting Relationships

The Controller reports to the CFO and oversees a team of 7 staff, including 2 temporary consultants. The role has three direct reports: a Senior Treasury Manager and two Senior Accountants.

Accounting Function Oversight & Management
•Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and protect assets.
•Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare accurate, timely financial statements in line with GAAP.
•Oversee treasury, cash management, accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
•Manage the annual budget, forecasts, and external audit process.
•Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
•Improve financial systems, tools, and reporting to support effective decision-making.

Team Leadership
•Lead, coach, and support the finance and accounting team to achieve strong performance.
•Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
•Provide training and development opportunities to strengthen staff skills.
•Set clear goals and expectations for team members.
•Model integrity, adaptability, and commitment to the mission.
•Encourage engagement, resilience, and teamwork during times of change.

Stakeholder Partnership
•Provide clear financial guidance and support to leaders across the organization.
•Work with executives to align accounting functions with strategic goals.
•Partner with departments to improve financial processes and reporting.
•Communicate financial concepts in ways that are understandable to all staff.
•Ensure financial information is accessible, accurate, and useful for decision-making.
•Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, vendors, and external partners.

Position Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled and forward-thinking financial leader who can strengthen CommonBond’s financial foundation and provide the insights needed to guide strategic decision-making.

While no single candidate will embody all of the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will demonstrate many of the following professional and personal attributes:
•A mission driven leader, passionate about the vision of ensuring every person has a dignified, affordable home.
•A proven financial leader, bringing technical expertise in complex, multi-entity consolidations, real estate development transactions, and nonprofit accounting.
•A proven people leader, equipped to build, develop, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering growth, accountability, and a culture of excellence.
•A self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, capable of operating effectively at both the detail level and the strategic level.
•An experienced builder of systems, processes, and policies that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
•Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting that ensures transparency, informs business decisions, and identifies potential risks.
•Strong analytical and forecasting skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable strategies that help the organization plan and act forward.
•Ability to serve as a trusted partner to organizational leaders, fostering open communication, collaboration, and shared understanding of financial matters.
•A leader proven in navigating ambiguity and change, bringing resilience and problem-solving skills to complex challenges with a calm, and steady presence.
•An open, engaging, and collaborative leader, who seeks input, considers multiple perspectives, and ensures that decisions are well-informed and inclusive.

Minimum Requirements
•Certified Public Accountant (CPA – active or inactive) or MBA in Accounting preferred.
•Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field.
•10+ years of experience with technical accounting, financial reporting, and GAAP expertise.
•5+ years supervising a finance and accounting team, ideally in the role of Controller.
•Proficient in the use of financial management software, specific proficiency in the use of Yardi preferred.
•Real estate development accounting and multi-entity consolidation experiences are preferred.
•Demonstrated experience working within diverse communities, which includes people of various ages, gender, sexual orientations, national origins, income levels, ability levels, religious affiliations, races, and languages

Compensation
The expected compensation for this role is in the $158,000 – $170,000 range. The actual base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may be adjusted based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, location, and experience. Additionally, CommonBond offers a comprehensive benefit plan. Details on the full comprehensive benefits offered will be provided.

What Makes CommonBond a Great Place to Work
CommonBond consists of a dedicated Board of Directors, professional executive team, and staff. CommonBond is committed to ensuring diversity in its workplace and supports work-life balance. To promote a rich and diverse workplace, CommonBond:
•Devotes substantial effort to recruiting, hiring, and training a diverse workforce.
•Leverages the strengths and contributions of different perspectives in decision making.
•Promotes diversity and intercultural competency.
•Encourages frank and constructive conversations about matters of social importance.
•Expects all employees to play an active role in living out the mission, vision, and values and fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone.

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