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Controller

CPP- Minneapolis
Bloomington, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2025
The Controller is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and operational support to the site. This role oversees Accounting, Finance, Accounts Receivable (A/R), and Accounts Payable (A/P), ensuring compliance with US GAAP, FASB, and Company policies while driving financial discipline, operational excellence, and business insights. The Controller partners closely with the Site VP/GM and functional leaders to align financial performance with business strategy, leveraging digital tools, data, and analytics to improve decision-making and operational outcomes.

Who are we?

This is a great opportunity to join a growth-oriented company within the aerospace industry that has been in business for over 100 years! We specialize in manufacturing aluminum and magnesium products for commercial, regional, corporate and military aircraft and engines.

What will you do?

Financial Oversight & Leadership
  • Directs and manages the site’s Accounting, Finance, A/R, and A/P functions to ensure integrity, accuracy, and compliance.
  • Partners with the Site VP/GM to integrate people, technology, processes, and systems for both strategic and tactical initiatives within plan/forecast constraints.
  • Provides coaching and development to the site’s finance team to build capabilities, succession planning, and digital financial literacy.
Financial Close & Reporting
  • Owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to deliver timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Reviews and approves key account reconciliations; conducts detailed fluctuation and variance analyses.
  • Prepares and delivers the monthly Business Unit Review (BUR), ensuring comprehensive variance explanations and collaboration across departments.
  • Develops data-driven dashboards and KPI reporting to support operational and financial decision-making.
Audit, Compliance & Controls
  • Manages the site’s annual external audit, including preparation of audit materials, coordination with auditors, and response to inquiries.
  • Maintains a strong internal control environment
  • Monitors compliance with Company financial and accounting policies, ensuring site-wide understanding and adherence.
Operational Finance & Analytics
  • Conducts ad hoc financial and operational analysis to challenge assumptions, uncover trends, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Oversees inventory valuation, physical inventory management, and standard costing. Continuously challenges cost accuracy to ensure reliable product-level profitability and operational performance metrics.
  • Utilizes modern reporting and analytics tools (CPP Toolbox, ERP enhancements, BI platforms) to automate reporting and deliver actionable insights.
Planning & Forecasting
  • Leads the development of the site’s annual operating plan and periodic forecasts, partnering with operations and sales to ensure detailed, accurate, and data-driven assumptions.
  • Manages the annual Capex budget an accurately forecasts cash on a weekly basis
  • Facilitates cross-functional alignment of financial plans with business strategy, while maintaining accountability to results.


What can you bring to the table?
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
  • 8 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or equivalent leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, FASB, and external audit processes.
  • Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred, business intelligence (BI) tools, and digital financial reporting platforms.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, develop insights, and communicate effectively with non-financial leaders.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams.

What do we have to offer?
  • $140,000-190,000 per year based on years of experience and educational background
  • 15% annual bonus potential
  • Positive and collaborative work environment
  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid training
  • Educational Assistance
  • 401K with match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/.

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.

This is a management position
This is a full time position

Salary : $140,000 - $190,000

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