Controller Manufacturing​/PE-Backed Env

Controller – Manufacturing | High-Visibility Leadership Opportunity
Compensation: $180K to $220K + Bonus/Equity
Work Model: Onsite | Arden Hills, MN

Lead the function. Partner with the business. Make an impact.

We’re partnering with a growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization to identify a Controller who will play a key role in supporting the business and strengthening the accounting function.

This is a high-visibility role with ownership of the US accounting operations and the opportunity to partner closely with leadership while helping continue to improve processes and reporting.

If you enjoy a mix of leadership, hands-on work, and business partnership, this is a role where you can make a meaningful impact.

• Overseeing the US accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, and trial balance

• Leading and developing a team across AP, AR, GL, and cost accounting

• Supporting ongoing process improvements across accounting and financial operations

• Ensuring accurate and timely financial information to support business decisions

• Assisting with audit, lender reporting, and compliance requirements

• Partnering with operations and leadership to improve visibility into financial performance

• 10+ years of accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities

• Manufacturing experience with exposure to cost accounting and inventory

• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting

• Ability to lead a team while remaining engaged in the day-to-day

• ERP experience (Epicor or similar is a plus)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

• Experience in environments that are evolving or growing

• Interest in improving processes and building more efficient workflows

• A hands-on, team-oriented leadership style

• Ability to balance details with a broader business perspective

• High visibility and partnership with leadership

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the accounting function

• Growing organization with continued investment and support

• Competitive compensation including bonus and equity potential

• Stable, on-site team environment in the Twin Cities

If you’re open to learning more about a Controller role with strong visibility and impact, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

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