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Assistant Controller
Posted: 06/10/2026
Employment Type:
Permanent
Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 29540
Pay Rate: $110,000 to $150,000 Annually
Work Setting: Onsite
Job Description
Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Eagan, MN
Job Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire
Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000
Industry: Transportation and Logistics
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About the Role
Our client, a well-established organization in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain space, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team in Eagan, Minnesota. The company operates within a fast-paced, service-driven environment and supports complex business operations through third-party logistics and supply chain solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is smart, resourceful, adaptable, and takes pride in producing high-quality work in a dynamic setting.
Job Description
We are partnering with our client, a company in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industry, to identify an Assistant Controller who can help lead day-to-day accounting operations while supporting process improvements across the function. This role is ideal for someone with strong GAAP knowledge, proven accounting leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and financial well-being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and life insurance coverage.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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Location: Eagan, MN
Job Type: Permanent / Direct-Hire
Compensation: $110,000 - $150,000
Industry: Transportation and Logistics
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About the Role
Our client, a well-established organization in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain space, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team in Eagan, Minnesota. The company operates within a fast-paced, service-driven environment and supports complex business operations through third-party logistics and supply chain solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is smart, resourceful, adaptable, and takes pride in producing high-quality work in a dynamic setting.
Job Description
We are partnering with our client, a company in the transportation, logistics, and supply chain industry, to identify an Assistant Controller who can help lead day-to-day accounting operations while supporting process improvements across the function. This role is ideal for someone with strong GAAP knowledge, proven accounting leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accuracy across financial activities
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Maintain and strengthen compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Help manage the organization’s accounts receivable process, including monitoring collections and supporting timely resolution of outstanding balances
- Analyze existing accounting workflows and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Partner with leadership to help reduce close timelines and improve reporting processes
- Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and implement more efficient accounting solutions, including the practical use of AI and other tools
- Support preparation of internal financial statements, management reporting, and ad hoc analysis
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operational and leadership teams to ensure alignment between accounting and business activities
- Assist with system/process transitions and continuous improvement initiatives as the organization evolves
- Provide guidance and support to accounting staff as part of the broader accounting leadership function
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, adaptability, and high-quality work in a dynamic business environment
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and core accounting principles
- 2+ years of accounting leadership experience
- Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations
- Ability to evaluate and improve accounting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
- Experience managing or supporting receivables processes in a deadline-driven environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to change and succeed in a fast-paced business environment
- Professional communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- Resourceful, detail-oriented approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- CPA or CPA-track background
- Experience in an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar progressive accounting role
- Exposure to a private equity-backed business environment
- Experience helping reduce close timelines and improve reporting workflows
- Familiarity with process automation, reporting tools, or AI-enabled solutions in accounting
- Experience with Great Plains or other ERP/accounting systems
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health and financial well-being, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and life insurance coverage.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps!
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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