Financial Controller

Mission

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest (RMHC-UM) in partnership with our community, provides a comfortable and caring home-away-from-home that supports keeping families together and reduces stress during a child's serious illness or injury. RMHC-UM operates five locations in Minnesota---four in the Twin Cities and one in Duluth, and provides complimentary lodging, meals, and support to thousands of families every year.

This full-time role is a key member of the Ronald McDonald House, leading by example with a spirit of service and commitment to the mission. This initiative-taking finance and accounting executive is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial and other reporting, and data management. This role ensures the integrity of financial and operational information, supports strategic decision-making, and maintains compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

The y will manage the monthly close process, lead audit coordination, and supervise one direct report while fostering strong internal controls and efficient financial processes.

• Oversee and perform all day-to-day accounting functions and data accuracy, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management
• Oversee and perform donation processing managing all donation data
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and industry best practices
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
• Supervise and mentor one accounting staff member

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for management, key partners, and the Board of Directors
• Analyze results and provide insights to leadership on trends, variances, and opportunities
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with leadership
• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions and nonprofit accounting

• Lead and manage the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Reconcile key accounts, review journal entries, and validate financial data integrity
• Continuously improve close timelines and efficiency

• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and coordinate the annual financial audit
• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and nonprofit reporting requirements (e.g., Form 990)
• Support grant reporting and compliance requirements

• Oversee financial systems and data structures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and accessibility
• Maintain and improve financial data processes, reporting tools, and dashboards
• Partner with development and operations teams to align financial and donor data reporting
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and other duties may be assigned, or the scope of the position may change as necessitated by business needs at any time with or without notice.

• 3 Weeks Accrued Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 10+ Accrued Sick Days
• 3 Personal Days
• 80% Paid Premium Medical Plans
• 100% Paid Employee Dental, 50% Paid Dependent Dental
• Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401k plan with 4% Match
• Bonus Program

This position is based at the Ronald McDonald House-Oak Street in Minneapolis, a 75,000 square feet facility that houses 48 families and contains office space for the Senior Leadership Team, as well as Finance, HR, Facilities, Program, Development, and Volunteer Management staff. RMHC-UM also operates programs inside three pediatric hospitals in the Twin Cities and has a stand-alone facility in Duluth.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably with nonprofit
• Experience managing audits and financial reporting processes
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

• Effective communicator and ability to positively collaborate across departments and organizational levels and with people with diverse backgrounds and experiences
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel; experience with nonprofit systems and fundraising software a plus
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Comfort working with volunteers, donors and families with children facing a serious illness

• Occasional ly load and unload carts with donated items – ability to lift 20 pounds

• Demonstrates commitment to the mission of Ronald McDonald House:…