Corporate Controller - L&M Headquarters

Corporate Controller - L&M Headquarters (Full-Time Hours)
Location: Grand Rapids, MN 55744

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting packages
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts

• Act as primary liaison with external CPA firm for audits and tax compliance
• Manage audit preparation, PBC schedules, and documentation
• Oversee multi-state tax compliance (income, sales/use, payroll, property)
• Monitor FASB updates and communicate accounting impacts

• Manage line of credit, lender reporting, and covenant compliance
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
• Maintain banking relationships and payment controls
• Optimize working capital (A/R, A/P, inventory strategies)

• Design and oversee internal control framework and accounting SOPs
• Conduct internal audits and implement process improvements Budgeting & Financial Planning
  • Lead annual budgeting process across departments
  • Drive financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis
  • Provide budget-to-actual reporting with actionable insights
  • Support executive, board, and lender reporting
  Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop Accounting and Finance team members
  • Set performance expectations and ensure accountability
  • Build a scalable, high-performing finance organization
  Qualifications Education & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA preferred (active or inactive)
  • 8 to 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
  • 3+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
  • Experience with audit/tax engagements and external CPA firms
  • Treasury and cash management experience required
  • Multi-entity or multi-location experience preferred
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred)
  • Expertise in internal controls and process improvement
  • Advanced financial modeling and budgeting skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • High attention to detail, accuracy, and analytical thinking
  Work Location
  • Grand Rapids, MN (L&M Supply Headquarters)
  Job Type
  • Full-time Exempt
  • $170K - $240K (based on experience) + bonus
  • 401(k) plan, with a generous employer match of 10%
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 10% Employee Discount
  • Wellness Program