Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Bridging, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization primarily serving the greater Twin Cities, empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability. Since 1987, Bridging has served more than 110,000 households and currently operates out of three locations – Bloomington, Roseville, and Plymouth. Driven by over 5,000 volunteers each year and donations from the community, we provide the basic home essentials to more than 5,300 homes every year.

On average, Bridging redistributes 17 semi-loads of donated furniture and household goods to an average of 120 households (300 people) each week. Through financial and inventory support from individuals, businesses, and our local partners, Bridging continues to bring hope and stability to thousands of households in need.

Our future is very bright! Learn more about Bridging’s impact on the community, client services, and volunteer program model dging.org. Bridging is an exciting place to work. As a team member, you will experience camaraderie, opportunities to learn and advance, autonomy to effectuate change and create impact, and a competitive compensation package.

Bridging is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, and we encourage qualified applicants of all racial, ethnic, 2

SLGBTQIA+ identities, and other groups to apply.

The Controller is a hands‑on financial leader responsible for Bridging's day‑to‑day accounting operations and for providing timely financial insight to support organizational decision‑making. This individual‑contributor role performs routine transactions and maintains accurate records in Quick Books while also analyzing accounts, monitoring budgets, strengthening internal controls, and partnering closely with Human Resources, the Executive Director, and department Directors. The Controller works in close partnership with Bridging's part‑time (5 hrs/month) outside accountant, who prepares accurate financial reports for the Finance Committee and Board of Directors and is highly involved in the annual audit.

The role participates in appropriate leadership meetings and will help lead a future migration from Quick Books Desktop to Quick Books Online. The successful candidate will combine hands‑on accounting expertise with strong financial judgement and the ability to translate financial information into clear insights and counsel that support sound leadership decisions and effective stewardship of Bridging’s resources.

• Perform day‑to‑day accounting entries and maintain complete and accurate financial records in Quick Books, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Manage routine accounting workflows and support an accurate and timely month‑end and year‑end close
• Review general ledger activity, account balances, cash flow, trends, and variances; investigate discrepancies and communicate findings and recommended actions
• Maintain supporting documentation, schedules, and reconciliations needed for reliable financial reporting and decision‑making
• Ensure appropriate internal controls are documented and followed to safeguard organizational assets and support the reliability of financial information
• Identify and implement practical process improvements that strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of financial operations

• Coordinate development of the annual organizational budget in partnership with Human Resources, the Executive Director, and department Directors
• Monitor actual results against budget throughout the year and work closely with Human Resources and Directors to understand variances,…