Controller, Management, Accounting Manager

Controller

Location: Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Search Conducted By:Pathway Talent Partners

$120,000-$140,000

Pathway Talent Partners is partnering with a privately held, multi‑generation transportation company to identify an accomplished Controller to lead the organization’s financial, administrative, and operational functions.

This is a pivotal, hands‑on leadership opportunity for an executive who can modernize systems, strengthen processes, and align financial strategy with day‑to‑day fleet and field operations. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of strategic financial leadership and practical operational execution, enabling scalable infrastructure, improved reporting, and stronger communication across departments.

This role is best suited for a decisive, people‑centric leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, family‑owned environment—someone who values integrity, efficiency, and quality, and who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to support long‑term growth rather than operating within a rigid corporate bureaucracy.

• Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting operations for a multi‑entity, multi‑state transportation business
• Manage and produce monthly and quarterly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Lead and streamline billing, invoicing, and documentation processes, including time & materials, labor, and equipment billing under master service agreements
• Partner closely with an external accounting firm, supporting documentation, reconciliations, and review processes
• Identify and resolve discrepancies
• Supervise and support the accounting team, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, while collaborating closely with administrative leadership
• Ensure compliance with multi‑state tax filings, reporting requirements, and industry‑specific regulations
• Improve reporting, processes, and controls to support operational clarity and planned growth
• Serve as a trusted financial partner to leadership, balancing hands‑on execution with thoughtful process improvement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within services, transportation, logistics, construction, or rail‑related industries
• Prior experience at the Accounting Manager or Controller level
• Strong working knowledge of Sage / Peachtree or similar ERP systems
• Proven experience preparing monthly and quarterly financials
• Experience working with external CPA firms and auditors
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor small accounting teams
• Familiarity with time & materials billing, service contracts, and invoicing under MSAs
• Experience with multi‑entity and multi‑state accounting and tax compliance
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate and resolve variances
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, family‑owned business environment
• Practical, down‑to‑earth leadership style; collaborative, steady, and culturally aligned with a close‑knit team