Controller (Temporary - Up to 1 Year Assignment)

Brief Description

Controller (Temporary – Up to 1 Year Assignment)

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.

To Be Considered for This Position, Candidates Must Have the Following Qualifications:

• 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
• Preferred: CPA certification
  
  

Why You’ll Love This Role

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.

What You’ll Do

Accounting Operations and Leadership

• 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
  
  

Financial Reporting and Analysis

• 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
  
  

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Performance Management

• 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
  
  

Compliance, Systems, and Audit

• 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
  
  

Who Thrives Here

We believe strong financial leadership comes from a combination of expertise, accountability, and collaboration. This role is a strong fit for someone who:

• 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 sound judgment
• Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple responsibilities in a dynamic environment
• Takes ownership of outcomes and drives results with accountability
• Aligns with our values by working collaboratively, striving for excellence, bringing forward ideas with confidence, and demonstrating care for others
  
  

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Ability to work in a standard office environment and perform essential job functions
  
  

Who We Are

Microbiologics is a global biotechnology company and trusted partner to healthcare and life science organizations worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have supported laboratories, manufacturers, and suppliers with high-quality biological control materials, assay services, and consulting.

Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, with additional facilities across the United States and in Rostock, Germany, we are driven by how we work as much as what we deliver. We win together through collaboration, push ourselves to achieve more, bring forward ideas with confidence, and care deeply about the people we serve and the colleagues we work alongside. These values shape our culture and guide how we support our customers and each other every day.

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Company-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Bonus potential
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on growth