Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller (Client Advisory / Fractional Environment)

North Loop, Minneapolis (Twin Cities)

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a typical in-house accounting role.

At Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services, you’ll support multiple growing businesses — helping maintain strong financial operations while working alongside experienced Controllers and CFOs.

If you enjoy variety, problem solving, and building strong client relationships, this role offers the opportunity to grow quickly in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support accounting operations across multiple client engagements
• Prepare and review monthly financials, reconciliations, and reporting
• Assist with month-end close, budgeting, and cash flow reporting
• Help identify issues and improve accounting processes/workflows
• Partner with Controllers, CFOs, bookkeepers, and business owners

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• You’re organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• You enjoy both detail work and problem solving
• You communicate clearly and follow through consistently
• You’re willing to learn, adapt, and take ownership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience and accounting degree
• Strong QuickBooks experience (Online preferred)
• Understanding of financial reporting and accounting fundamentals
• Experience in bookkeeping, public accounting, or multi-entity environments is a plus

Why Owl

• Hybrid flexibility (North Loop office, local client work + work from home day on Friday)
• High-growth, collaborative team
• Exposure to multiple industries and business owners
• Clear path for professional growth and development
• Paid parking, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, PTO, disability, life insurance and more

Before You Apply

This role is best for someone who enjoys:

• Rolling up their sleeves and being hands-on
• Variety and learning across multiple businesses
• Working as part of a collaborative team

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of accounting experience do you have?
• How many years of QuickBooks Online experience do you have?
• This role involves managing multiple clients and priorities at once. How comfortable are you working in a fast-paced environment where deadlines and needs may shift throughout the week?
• How do you feel about recurring operational accounting responsibilities?

Work Location: In person