Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller / Accounting Manager

Location: Northwest Metro Minnesota

Compensation: $125,000 – $140,000 Base Salary

Schedule: On-Site

Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

A growing privately held manufacturing company in the northwest metro area is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to oversee day-to-day financial operations and support broader business functions across the organization.

This is a highly visible role within a stable, team-oriented company environment. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with ownership and leadership while contributing across accounting, administration, HR, and operational support functions.

Position Overview

The Controller / Accounting Manager will lead the company’s accounting function while supervising a team of two employees. This is a very hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys being involved in the details of the business and wearing multiple hats within a smaller company environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting expertise, cost accounting exposure, and a willingness to support cross-functional business needs when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Lead general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management activities
• Support cost accounting functions including inventory, product costing, and margin analysis
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Coordinate with external CPA firm and auditors
• Maintain internal controls and support process improvements
• Supervise and mentor two accounting/administrative employees
• Support HR-related functions including benefits administration and employee onboarding support
• Assist with various administrative and operational responsibilities as needed
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and company policies

Additional Information

• Privately held manufacturing company with approximately $10M in annual revenue
• Long-term stability and collaborative culture
• ESOP retirement benefit offering employee ownership opportunity
• Fully on-site position

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 7+ years accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry experience is required
• Exposure to cost accounting
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
• Experience working in smaller company environments preferred
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, detail-oriented role
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities across accounting and administrative functions