Multi Plant Controller

Controller

Salary: $175,000 to $200,000 plus 20% to 25% bonus.
Relocation Package: Available.

Step into the top U.S. accounting leadership role for a manufacturing business preparing for its next chapter. This hands‑on Controller opportunity offers real influence, operational partnership, and direct exposure to private‑equity exit readiness.

• Serve as the #1 U.S. accounting leader with end‑to‑end ownership and visibility.
• Play a key role in preparing the business for a future private‑equity exit.
• Partner directly with manufacturing and operations leaders to drive cost visibility and plant performance.
• Lead accounting transformation, process improvements, and system enhancements.
• Hands‑on role for leaders who prefer to own the work, not just review it.
• Develop and mentor an accounting team with a clear focus on succession planning.
• Platform role where your decisions will shape how the business scales and operates long term.
• Based in the Twin Cities area – offering a high quality of life, strong professional community, and a cost of living meaningfully lower than most major metros.

• Own U.S. accounting operations, including general ledger, financial close, and reporting.
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee accounting across two U.S. manufacturing facilities and corporate functions.
• Direct AP, AR, general accounting, and cost accounting activities.
• Partner with operations to improve manufacturing cost visibility.
• Identify and resolve historical reconciliation issues, process gaps, and control weaknesses.

• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting background.
• Proven ownership of full general ledger and close processes.
• Multi‑plant manufacturing accounting experience.