Controller (New Joint Venture)

About the role

The successful candidate will join Scott Safety, a new joint venture formed between 3M and Bain Capital. This role provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government, or military experience to a 3M career. The controller will play a critical role in building and leading the accounting function within the newly formed Joint Venture.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Deliver financial reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders, including private equity partners
• Lead a small team supporting accounting operations, including cost accounting, AP, AR, and general ledger
• Manage multi-entity financials and ensure strong balance sheet integrity
• Build and maintain internal controls aligned with US GAAP and SOX
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability
• Partner with the business to provide financial analysis and decision support
• Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing accounting team
• Collaborate on ERP upgrades and system improvements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or general business (completed and verified prior to start)
• Eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Eight (8) years' experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Eight (8) years of strong background in cost accounting and inventory in a private, public, government, or military environment
• Eight (8) years of knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX) in a private, public, government, or military environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and operate independently
• Hands-on approach with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset
• Experience in a private equity-backed environment preferred
• CPA preferred; ERP implementation or M&A experience a plus

Benefits

Supporting Your Well-being
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Pay & Benefits

The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.).

Additional Information

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