Controller in Northfield, Minnesota

Controller Position

Our client is a leading industrial products manufacturer. The position will be based in Northfield, Minnesota and is responsible for the total finance and accounting function of the site. This site leader is an integral member of the management team, acting as a critical business partner to the General Manager. The Controller will lead and oversee the finance team, ensuring all accounting and financial processes comply with corporate standards, while also acting as a strategic partner to drive initiatives that enhance profitability, cash flow management and support long-term growth.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the activities of the Accounting and Finance Department for the accurate and timely completion of monthly financial close, internal and external financial information, budget, forecasts and annual audits.
• Establish and maintain systems and controls which safeguard company assets by verifying the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, including complying with the requirements of the Internal Controls program.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies, local country, and US GAAP, as well as tax, customs, and trade compliance.
• Maximize financial returns by establishing and overseeing the financial aspects of the assigned site/business segment performance.
• Proactively drive actions to improve profitability, cashflow and long-term performance.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital.
• Identify and build business cases for investments, evaluate and mitigate risks, understand foreign exchange and currencies impacts, support quotes and work with customers, drawing on strong business acumen to achieve high site performance.
• Identify and develop opportunities for process improvements such as finance digitization efforts.
• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Drive HR Strategies, talent development, coaching, mentoring and culture actions to recruit and retain a qualified, motivated and high performing workforce.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, general ledger management, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience leading internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance, support strategic business decisions, and partner effectively with operational and executive leadership.
• Proven track record of improving finance processes, strengthening controls, increasing automation, and building scalable accounting and finance capabilities.
• Experience leading, developing, and building high-performing accounting or finance teams.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting.
• CPA preferred.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:
This is a great opportunity for an operationally oriented manufacturing finance professional. The selected individual will direct internal and off-shore staff, work with multiple facilities and be part of the management team. The business is growing and management believes there are possible ways to accelerate the current growth.

Salary Type:
Annual Salary Salary Min: $ 1350000 Salary Max: $ 150000 Currency Type: USD