The role Join our dynamic finance team and play a vital role in ensuring journal entries and general ledger work is prepared correctly as well as working with the accounting team to make sure financial statements are completed accurately. This is position is an add to staff because the Finance Department is growing as is SFM! This is a great way to join a top-notch company that believes your success is our success. This position will report to our Corporate Headquarters located in Bloomington, MN. Hybrid work is offered. SFM s Assistant Controller will lead the lead the accounting team in their mission to deliver effective financial reporting. Creating continuous improvement opportunities to ensure accuracy and efficiency is a key function, as is developing the team so each member is able to excel in their position. Some of the key areas of responsibilities will be ensuring high quality financial reporting is followed and work with external auditors to meet regulatory requirements. You will review and have oversight of monthly and quarterly close processes, quarterly financial statements, and regulatory reporting. You will partner with the Controller and other key stakeholders in the organization to define financial requirements to achieve strategic goals and initiatives and seek out appropriate resources to drive success. Applicants must live in MN for this position. At SFM, we believe in work-life balance, apply today and discover why we are consistently ranked as a top employer and a place people choose to grow their career at. What You Will Be Doing 1. Reviews quarterly standard journal and general journal entries in coordination with the accounting team in an accurate and timely manner. Reconciles general ledger balance sheet accounts to accompanying detail files on a quarterly basis. 2. Prepares and coordinates with accounting team the accuracy and timely quarterly financial statements for managements review. 3. Prepares and/or oversees preparation of annual and quarterly statements for the NAIC in advance of their deadlines. 4. Reviews and coordinates premium tax returns and other regulatory filings as required. 5. Ensures adherence to established internal controls. Identifies weaknesses and provides recommendations for stronger control environment to Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. 6. Reinforces the culture of innovation and continuous improvement among team members by leveraging technology and process change while seeking sustainable productivity gains. 7. Manages external auditor requests and implements recommendations with Chief Accounting Officer approval. Keeps management apprised of audit progress and findings. 8. Collaborates with Corporate Controller on tax returns, budget process and other projects as required. 9. Acts as the banking contact for daily triage on issues related to daily transactions, website downtime, and access to daily files. 10. Assists with ad hoc analyses of the organizations finances and prepared reports to facilitate decision making regarding accounting/financial matters. 11. Guides and participates in internal projects when needed. Leadership and Staff Development 1. Communicates vision and expectations to team members that support corporate strategic priorities. 2. Consistently provides feedback and communication to staff members related to company and team performance. 3. Provides team members with the tools needed to work effectively. 4. Leads team members to make decisions based on established criteria/goals and monitors performance to achieve successful results. 5. Defines and develops team member s job, responsibilities, and accountabilities, in both a physical and virtual environment. 6. Selects, coaches, and retains staff. Inspires team members to attain goals and pursue excellence. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for improved performance. Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. 7. Partner with and uses Human Resources as a resource for talent acquisition, training, and performance management. 8. Provides training and development opportunities. Identifies and develops future leadership within the team. Challenges team members to develop professionally while serving as a role model and mentor.