Corporate Controller
Posted: June 25, 2026. Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday). Location: Owatonna, MN. Commute from the south metro: 35–40 minutes from Lakeville, 40–45 minutes from Burnsville, 45–50 minutes from Bloomington.
About the role
We are partnering with a privately held, growing manufacturer south of the Twin Cities to hire a Controller to lead a 16-person accounting team and own the financial operations of a multi-brand business. This role is ideal for an experienced leader with a manufacturing background who wants to drive improvement, not just maintain processes. There is a clear path upward, direct access to senior leadership, and opportunities to lead impactful projects such as process improvement, integration, and Big Data/AI initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a 16-person accounting team
- Own period close, financial statements, inventory valuation, fixed assets, and product costing
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and consolidation across multiple brands and locations
- Lead ERP integration work for two newly acquired entities
- Coordinate year-end audit and quarterly bank compliance reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership progression
- Manufacturing industry experience is required
- Cost accounting exposure
- Mid-sized ERP experience; interest in Power BI or AI tools is a plus
Pay
Up to $200,000 base salary with bonus potential.