We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide reliable financial insight for the business in Nisswa/Brainerd area. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen reporting processes, and deliver analysis that supports operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in close management, cost accounting, and internal financial reporting within a dynamic environment. Salary up to $140K plus a bonus potential. If you are interested, please reach out to Steve Cashman on LinkedIn or call Steve at 612.446.5690
Responsibilities:
- Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, driving an efficient timeline and ensuring accurate results.
- Administer the general ledger structure, oversee account reconciliations, and review journal entries to maintain strong financial controls.
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, collections, payroll coordination, and fixed asset tracking.
- Ensure accounting practices align with applicable standards, including treatment of revenue, inventory, and lease-related activity.
- Produce monthly financial statements along with management reports that highlight key metrics, trends, and performance drivers.
- Deliver margin and profitability analysis across product categories, sales channels, and operating locations.
- Prepare lender-facing financial submissions and monitor compliance with borrowing requirements and covenant calculations.
- Manage inventory and product costing, including bills of materials, overhead allocation, and variance analysis for materials, labor, and manufacturing costs.
- Support budgeting, rolling forecasts, and short-term cash planning while monitoring working capital performance and credit facility usage.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a Controller or similar role.
- Strong background in month-end close, financial statement preparation, and internal financial reporting.
- Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting and inventory valuation within a manufacturing or product-based environment.
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and strong knowledge of general ledger and reporting systems.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and working capital analysis.
- Ability to interpret financial results, explain variances, and communicate insights to operational and executive stakeholders.
- Knowledge of accounting guidance related to revenue recognition, lease accounting, and fixed assets.