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Controller

IRA Financial

Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description

Position Overview

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of IRA Financials' financial operations. This role owns financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, audit readiness, billing oversight, and fiduciary cash controls across the organization. The Controller is expected to operate at a high-level, strategic, and supervisory capacity, ensuring strong systems, clean processes, and accountability across the finance team.

Job Structure Details

  • On-Site

  • Full Time - Exempt

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Premium-Free Employee-Only Option Available)

  • 401(k) Employer Contribution of 4%

  • Paid Time, Sick Time, Volunteer Time and Birthday Time Off

  • Parental Leave

  • Catered lunch every Monday

  • Monthly 15-minute massage

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements.

  • Maintain GAAP-compliant reporting and documentation standards.

  • Develop and maintain an 8-day close cycle.

  • Provide clear financial reporting and insights to executive leadership.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

  • Lead the annual budgeting process across the organization, working with department leaders as needed.

  • Monitor budget-to-actual performance and prepare variance analysis.

  • Support forecasting, scenario modeling, and strategic planning.

  • Ensure budget assumptions are documented and aligned with company objectives.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

  • Design and maintain internal control frameworks.

  • Ensure segregation of duties and access controls.

  • Conduct periodic reviews and reconciliations.

  • Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Support

  • Serve as primary contact for external audits and examinations.

  • Maintain audit-ready documentation year-round.

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Billing, AR & Cash Oversight

  • Oversee accurate and timely client billing processes.

  • Monitor AR aging and support collections strategies.

  • Ensure daily reconciliation of fiduciary and omnibus cash accounts.

  • Own escalation and resolution of material discrepancies.

Systems Ownership

  • Own finance-related configuration and controls for NetSuite, Salesforce, Ramp, and TNET.

  • Ensure consistent and effective system usage across the organization.

Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead and develop the finance team with clear performance expectations.

  • Delegate transactional work appropriately.

  • Establish performance metrics and accountability.

  • Foster a culture of integrity, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with leadership responsibility.

  • Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certificate Management Accountant) is a plus.

  • Experience in NetSuite is preferred.

  • Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.

  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and improve processes.

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IRA Financial
5024 South Bur Oak Place
Sioux Falls, SD 57108