Controller

The Rivett Group • Aberdeen, South Dakota • Full Time

Posted on Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Summary

The Rivett Group is looking for a Controller to provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing and reporting appropriate data points. Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape. Develop, implement and maintain financial controls and guidelines. Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis and corrective actions. Help develop and support short- and long-term operation strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs and team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures.
  2. Establish, in coordination with the Chief Accounting Officer, financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, program monitoring and reporting standards on bi-weekly, monthly and annual basis.
  3. Implement consistent accounting policies, practices and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
  4. Assist in preparation and review of federal and state income taxes for multiple entities. Prepare internal memos, written correspondence/guidance and other documents for submission to the IRS or Treasury Department.
  5. Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures and workflows.
  6. Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
  7. Ensure regulations and compliance reporting are followed.
  8. Assist with financial project management.
  9. Understand banking processes and financial data analysis.

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field. Five or more years of experience as a senior level accounting or finance manager. Five or more years of business tax preparation experience.

Preferred but not Required Qualifications

Professional certification (Certified Public Accountant).

Supervisory Responsibility

This position supervises the accounting department.

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