Corporate Controller

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Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates are responsible for any relocation expenses.

Aperture Pet & Life is a leading manufacturer, online retailer, and distributor serving the pet industry with a focus on products and solutions. Through trusted brands including Aqua Illumination, Bulk Reef Supply, Eco Tech Marine, Neptune Systems, and more, we engineer and manufacture innovative technology in the USA while providing the products, educational resources, and expert support that help create thriving ecosystems through the saltwater aquatics industry’s leading online retailer.

Our team is united by a passion for helping our customers succeed. We look for talented people who are curious, collaborative, and driven to make an impact. By bringing together diverse skills, perspectives, and a shared commitment to our customers, we foster a culture where innovation and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

We're looking for a Corporate Controller to direct all accounting operations across two sites. This role leads the month-end close and drives global consolidation processes. The position owns the external audit relationship and establishes global accounting policies.

The ideal candidate is an analytical, results-driven professional with a strong accounting background, communication, and organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Success in this role requires balancing internal customer needs, business performance, and change management to deliver long‑term growth of the accounting function to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Manage Close:
Lead the multi-site month-end close.

Consolidate Data:
Merge results across both operating facilities.

Issue Statements:
Prepare timely, accurate consolidated financial statements.

Report Metrics:
Deliver monthly variance analysis to leadership.

Lead Audits:
Serve as primary contact for external auditors.

Prepare Schedules:
Coordinate the year-end audit PBC list.

Ensure Compliance:
Maintain strict US GAAP/IFRS regulatory compliance.

Mitigate Risk:
Remediate internal control gaps to ensure readiness.

Draft Policies:
Author and update the global accounting manual.

Standardize Work:
Align accounting treatments across both operational sites.

Research Rules:
Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards.

Train Staff:
Educate local finance teams on policy updates.

Design Controls:
Maintain robust compliant internal control frameworks.

Oversee Transactional Teams:
Supervise general ledger, AP, and AR functions.

Optimize Cash:
Monitor banking activities in effort to maintaining optimal cash/working capital.

• Degree:
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• License: CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Experience in Mulit Site Locations with Consolidation Expertise
• Technical Expertise:
  Familiarity with ERP and other financial consolidation (Epicor or Sage Preferred)

Salary Range for this job is $140,000 - $155,000.

Aperture is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Aperture offers competitive benefits including health insurance and 401k match and a diverse and inclusive culture with boundless opportunities for personal and professional development.