Assistant Controller (Minneapolis)

Assistant Controller

Northmarq - Minneapolis, MN (Bloomington, MN)

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential - whether you are an industry veteran or you're just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!

Northmarq is currently looking for a collaborative individual with strong accounting and leadership skills to join the Finance & Accounting team as Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will be an integral team member in supporting our accounting and financial reporting activities and contributing to execution of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, forward thinking with a growth mindset and innovative.

*This position offers a flexible work environment and is available for an immediate start.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting and month-end close processes, including review of work performed by accounting staff and completion of variance analysis
• Responsible for financial management reports, including internal monthly financial statements and internal reporting for management
• Supervision of accounting staff
• Oversee annual audits and tax preparation processes
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and improve team efficiency
• Perform technical accounting research and provide written and verbal analysis to management, as applicable
• Oversee treasury management functions including warehouse facility projections, cash utilization, and liquidity analyses
• Assist in preparation and review of budgets and forecasts
• Assist the Finance and Accounting team in key business projects and implementation of strategic initiatives

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 8+ years of relevant Accounting/finance experience
• Experience managing people required
• Experience in commercial real estate and mortgage banking preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Excel
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Proficiency with accounting software systems and CRM (i.e. Salesforce) preferred
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers and cross functional areas
• Readily adapts to change and encourages change adoption among co-workers

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Minnesota Residents: Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Assistant Controller position is $120,000.00 to $160,000.00 annually. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience.