Controller

Job Description:
The Corporate Controller will oversee all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit management for a complex and rapidly growing organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will lead the accounting function while partnering cross-functionally with leadership and IT to improve processes, systems, and reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Experience within a large-scale organization, preferably publicly traded or debt-backed, is highly desired.
Worksite Location:
Twin Cities Metro Area - Hybrid Opportunity
Salary Range:
Pursuant to Minnesota Pay Transparency law, we are required to provide a good-faith estimate of the salary range and compensation package for this position. Compensation is anticipated to range from $200K - $260K base salary plus bonus and long-term incentive potential.
Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and additional wellness benefits.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional development across the organization.
• Develop and maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley standards and best practices.
• Drive accounting process improvements and operational efficiencies across the monthly close and reporting cycles.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while improving accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Lead all external audit activities and ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and company policies.
• Manage external reporting requirements and ensure timely completion of all filings and compliance obligations.
• Support executive leadership with monthly internal reporting and business performance insights.
• Partner closely with IT and business leadership to improve ERP integrations, reporting accuracy, and process ownership across systems including Oracle and Salesforce.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on accounting, governance, controls, and operational matters while driving change management initiatives.
• Utilize data analytics and reporting tools to enhance visibility, insights, and decision-making capabilities across finance and accounting operations.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility over direct reports.
• Prior experience within large, sophisticated organizations, preferably publicly traded or highly leveraged environments.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge including GAAP, SEC reporting, and internal controls/SOX compliance.
• Public accounting and audit experience preferred, combined with meaningful industry experience outside public accounting.
• Experience leading accounting operations within complex ERP environments; Oracle and Salesforce experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical/reporting capabilities including Power BI, SQL, Oracle EPM/SmartView, or similar tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process transformation, improve operational efficiency, and drive organizational change.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience leveraging automation, AI, or advanced technologies within finance and accounting operations is a plus.

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. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and a Best Place to Work.

Let's find your people, together.

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.

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