Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead corporate accounting and financial reporting activities in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This role will guide the close process, strengthen accounting consistency across multiple entities, and provide strategic financial insight to senior leadership. The position also plays a key part in reinforcing internal controls, supporting business planning, and advancing process improvements across the finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct corporate accounting operations and ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and aligned across all entities.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including consolidated reporting and the application of consistent accounting practices.
• Provide leadership and guidance to controllers and accounting teams within subsidiary businesses to promote accountability and operational alignment.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial analysis that supports business decisions.
• Evaluate financial and operational performance, identify trends and risks, and recommend actions to improve profitability, liquidity, and efficiency.
• Support treasury-related activities such as cash flow planning, banking coordination, financing support, and working capital management.
• Maintain a strong control environment by overseeing compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and internal policies.
• Coordinate external financial reviews, valuation support, audit readiness efforts, insurance renewals, and broader risk management activities.
• Lead finance technology and process improvement initiatives, including system implementation, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Develop and mentor the accounting organization while supporting acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership roles.
• Minimum of 5 years in a Controller, Corporate Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting leadership position.
• Public accounting experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Experience establishing internal controls, supporting compliance, and improving financial governance.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools, with NetSuite experience preferred.