Corporate Controller

The Controller is responsible for ensuring the timely, accurate, and complete production of financial statements while maintaining strong internal controls over the financial close and reporting process. This role partners closely with the Director of Finance and Director of FP&A to enhance the maturity of the finance function and support a growing multi-site manufacturing environment. The Controller will lead month-end close activities, harmonize processes across locations, and ensure consistent adherence to internal controls and US GAAP standards.

Worksite Location: Maple Grove, MN

Salary Range: $170K – $210K/yr. base salary bonus (final compensation dependent on experience and qualifications)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match

Roles & Responsibilities

Controlling & US GAAP Reporting

• Lead and maintain a five-business-day consolidated financial close.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP-compliant consolidated financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) within seven business days.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and an optimized close cycle.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, roll-forwards, and documented variance analysis.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of financial records in accordance with US GAAP.
• Research and document technical accounting positions under US GAAP.
• Serve as the technical accounting expert and collaborate with external advisors as needed.
• Prepare annual financial statements, including footnotes and tie-out packages for audit support.
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors.
  
  

Acquisition Accounting & Integration

• Partner with valuation experts to support purchase price allocation for acquisitions.
• Prepare opening balance sheet workbooks and related journal entries for newly acquired entities.
• Assess acquired companies’ accounting systems, processes, and controls to identify integration needs.
• Execute system consolidation, process harmonization, and close integration while maintaining business continuity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, tax, HR, and IT to ensure proper entity setup and compliance.
  
  

Process Improvement & Systems

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance speed, efficiency, accuracy, and completeness of the financial close and reporting process.
• Participate in ERP-related projects and standardize processes across sites.
• Identify workflow improvements and provide recommendations to Finance leadership.
• Leverage QuickBooks Online and other ERP systems to ensure high-quality, real-time reporting.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a Controller role.
• Recent experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with M&A integration and acquisition accounting.
• Proficiency with mid-market ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence senior leadership.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-site or multi-entity organization.
• Experience working with foreign currency invoices.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker).
• Prior experience in a publicly listed company with a strong control environment.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Deep US GAAP technical expertise.
• Ability to thrive in a hypergrowth environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective time management and prioritization abilities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  
  

About Versique

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

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Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.