Financial Controller at Oakridge Homes, SILS, Inc.

Oakridge Homes, located in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota, is looking to add a Financial Controller to its team of professionals.  Founded on a passion for helping individuals with special needs, Oakridge Homes is an organization that specializes in Community Residential and Support Services throughout central Minnesota.

Job Summary

The Controller will be responsible for the oversight of the finance department and includes maintenance and administration of the general accounting systems, such as upkeep of the general ledger, preparation, analysis, consolidation of financial records, and submission of accurate and timely data for financial reporting purposes. The individual in this role will also be responsible for supervising staff who perform accounting activities such as preparing and posting entries to the general ledger, preparing account reconciliations, payroll, billing and performing month-end close responsibilities.

As Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Work alongside senior management to ensure company growth and uphold company standards
• Plan, direct and execute all regular accounting operational functions including month-end accounting, reconciliation, financial statement reports for internal and external use
• Prepare/review regulatory filings and audited financials
• Coordinate and assist with the annual audits by internal and external auditors in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant accounting standards.
• Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Prepare and negotiate contracted rates and renewals for individuals served
• Thorough knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping principles, theories, and controls
• Thorough knowledge of applicable financial laws, regulations and reporting requirements
• Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel
• Leads the coordination and completion of annual financial audit in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other relevant accounting standards.
• Manages Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable; ensures accounts receivables are collected promptly and accounts payables are properly recorded and paid in a timely manner.
• Oversight of payroll processing and corresponding tax filings
• Oversees cash and treasury management; prepares cash-flow forecasts to project cash needs at monthly and quarterly intervals.
• Monitors debt levels and compliance with bank lending debt covenants and ensures compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Assists with annual commercial insurance renewal; providing financial data to support appropriate coverages by line of insurance.
• Apply for eligible grants to enhance the operations of the organization.
• Participate as a member of the Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM).
• Leads the effort to streamline accounting processes and procedures to promote continuous improvement in all areas of their responsibilities.
• Coordinate with outside IT resources to maintain all technology and equipment
• Provides mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities for team members and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Licensed CPA, and public accounting experience preferred.
• 5+ years of total experience in public accounting and industry, prefer some healthcare industry experience specifically Community Residential Services.
• Must have technical and theoretical knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Demonstrated leadership skills working with and supervising a team; ability to set and achieve departmental goals and drive transformational change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word and other Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, lead process improvement teams and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate across all levels and functions of the organization, including both written and verbal formats.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-sufficient, result-driven, and detail-oriented mindset