Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Description

Controller / Accounting Manager

Location:

Northwest Metro Minnesota

Compensation: $125,000 - $140,000 Base Salary

Schedule:

On-Site

Benefits:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

A growing privately held manufacturing company in the northwest metro area is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support broader business functions across the organization.

This is a highly visible role within a stable, team-oriented company environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with ownership and leadership while contributing across accounting, administration, HR, and operational support functions.

Position Overview

The Controller / Accounting Manager will lead the company's accounting function while supervising a team of two employees. This is a very hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in the details of the business and wearing multiple hats within a smaller company environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting expertise, cost accounting exposure, and a willingness to support cross-functional business needs when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

+ Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations

+ Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting

+ Lead general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close

+ Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management activities

+ Support cost accounting functions including inventory, product costing, and margin analysis

+ Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

+ Coordinate with external CPA firm and auditors

+ Maintain internal controls and support process improvements

+ Supervise and mentor two accounting/administrative employees

+ Support HR-related functions including benefits administration and employee onboarding support

+ Assist with various administrative and operational responsibilities as needed

+ Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies

Additional Information

+ Privately held manufacturing company with approximately $10M in annual revenue

+ Long-term stability and collaborative culture

+ ESOP retirement benefit offering employee ownership opportunity

+ Fully on-site position

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required

+ 7+ years accounting experience

+ Manufacturing industry experience is required

+ Exposure to cost accounting

+ Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting

+ Experience working in smaller company environments preferred

+ Comfortable operating in a hands-on, detail-oriented role

+ Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across accounting and administrative functions

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