Controller; Temporary

• Location 200 Cooper Avenue North,Saint Cloud, MN, 56303,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Employee Type Full Time - Temp
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

At Microbiologics, our impact goes far beyond the lab. As a global biotechnology company with a strong reputation for quality, collaboration, and scientific rigor, we support the health and safety of people around the world through trusted biological products and services.
Everything we do is grounded in our core values:
We Win Together, Driven to Achieve, Brave, Bold and Confident, and We Care, which guide how we work, make decisions, and support one another.

We are seeking a Controller (Temporary – Up to 1 Year Assignment) to play a key role in leading our accounting operations and ensuring financial integrity during a defined assignment period. This role is designed for an experienced accounting leader who can oversee financial processes, ensure compliance, and deliver accurate, timely financial insights that support business decision‑making.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in public accounting and/or financial management
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and ability to implement compliant accounting systems and procedures
• Experience leading accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and general accounting
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

At Microbiologics, Accounting is more than transactional reporting, it’s a strategic partner to the business. In this role, you will:

• Provide leadership and continuity for critical accounting operations during a key transition period
• Deliver financial insights that influence business strategy and operational decisions
• Strengthen processes and systems that support accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Partner across departments to align financial performance with organizational goals
• Help maintain strong financial discipline and reporting that supports long‑term growth

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment where our values show up in everyday decisions whether that’s collaborating to win together, pushing to achieve more, stepping forward with bold ideas, or showing care for our colleagues and customers.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, including AP, AR, cost accounting, and general accounting
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while ensuring high performance and accountability
• Ensure consistency and effectiveness of accounting practices across the organization, including subsidiary operations

• Deliver accurate and timely financial statements and reports to leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders
• Develop and analyze financial metrics, profitability, and margin insights to support decision‑making
• Provide financial analysis for capital investments, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations

• Lead the development and management of annual budgets and forecasts
• Monitor performance against budget, analyze variances, and communicate key insights to leadership
• Establish benchmarks and reporting frameworks to measure operational performance

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and reporting requirements at all levels
• Oversee accounting systems and processes, including cash flow, fixed assets, and transaction processing
• Coordinate audits and provide required documentation to external auditors
• Monitor debt compliance and support financial governance standards

• Brings deep accounting knowledge and applies it with accuracy and integrity
• Communicates financial insights clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Approaches challenges with analytical thinking and…