Controller (New Joint Venture

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Job Title – Corporate Controller(Scott Safety)(New Joint Venture) Collaborate with Innovative 3

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3M announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Bain Capital to form a new Joint Venture which will combine Scott Safety and Madison Fire and Rescue. 3M’s deepexpertiseandtrack recordin the safety industry combined with

BainCapital’scapability to integrate businesses, accelerate growthand drivesynergiesmakethis an ideal partnership.

The transaction is expected to close in this second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The successful candidate may be employed by 3M prior to closing and the position is expected to transition to the Joint Venture following completion of the transaction. Role scope and timing are subject to business needs and successful transaction close.

For more information, please refer to the press release: 3M to create a leading fire and safety business; acquires Madison Fire & Rescue and combines with Scott Safety - Mar 19, 2026

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

We are seeking a Controller for Scott Safety to join this JV and play a critical role in building and leading the accounting function. This is a unique opportunity to build, lead, and shape the finance function within a newly formed, high-visibility Joint Venture. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, with the autonomy to drive impact and results.

• Own the monthly close process, ensuringaccurateandtimelyfinancial reporting

• Deliver financial reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders, including private equity partners

• Leada small team supportingaccounting operations, including cost accounting, AP, AR, and general ledger

• Manage multi-entity financials and ensure strong balance sheet integrity

• Build andmaintaininternal controls aligned with US GAAP and SOX

• Lead audit, tax, and banking relationships

• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability

• Partner with the business to provide financial analysis and decision support

• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing accounting team

• Collaborate on ERP upgrades and system improvements

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or general business (completed and verified prior to start)
• Eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership rolesin a private, public, government or military environment
• Eight (8) years’ experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments in a private, public, government or military environment
• Eight (8) years of strong background in cost accounting and inventor yin a private, public, government or military environment
• Eight (8) years of knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX) in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams andoperateindependently
• Hands-on approach with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment preferred
• CPA preferred; ERP implementation or M&A experience a plus

• This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at the Monroe (Charlotte), North Carolina
  3M location

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size
and scope.

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