Controller

The City of Rochester invites applications for:

Controller
Rochester Public Utilities

www.rpu.org

RPU, a division of the City of Rochester, MN, is the largest municipal utility in the State of Minnesota. RPU serves over 57,000 electric customers and 42,000 water customers in a 60 square mile service area and has revenues nearing $161 million annually.

Vision- "We Will Set the Standard for Service"

Our vision is based on six core values which are Safety, Integrity, Service, Stewardship, Accountability, and Skill.

The Controller will lead all day-to-day operations of the Finance Department, including budget development and analysis, accounting for investments, accounts payable and receivable, billing and collections, general ledger accounting and reporting, relationship management with banks and other vendors, regulatory accounting and reporting, rate analysis and implementation and audit preparation. This position is responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of accounting internal control practices, financial policies and metrics, and assists in the development of utility strategy and objectives, and the plans to achieve those objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university AND seven (7) years of full-time employment experience in general and/or governmental accounting, cost/project accounting, auditing and internal controls, financial cost analysis, financial reporting, and budgeting; with at least three (3) years of supervisory/management/leadership experience directing professional and support accounting staff.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications

• Masters in Accounting (MA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other related degree.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations.

2026 Starting salary is $124,372 to $146,318, depending on qualifications with advancement to $182,902.

A dynamic benefit package is offered and includes

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PERA Pension & 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans with multiple vendors
• Life Insurance as well as both long-and short-term disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick)
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Professional development and training support

How to Apply:

Use this link for more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/rochester/jobs/5253581/controller-rpu

To have your application considered for the first round of interviews, please apply by Monday, March 16, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. 
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.