Controller

Controller

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 housingwe combine quality affordable homes with our on-site Advantage Servicesbecause we believe that all people can thrive with the right support and opportunities. Today, over 13,000 peoplefamilies, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities and other barrierscall 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.

CommonBond invites qualified candidates to apply for the Controller role at our Central Office located in Saint Paul, MN. Reporting to the CFO, 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, payroll, 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 is responsible for managing a total team of 11 staff, comprised of both full-time and consulting staff.

Essential Job Functions And Associated Tasks

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 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.

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 :

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