Controller

US Controller

Location: Arden Hills, MN (Relocation Assistance Available)
Compensation: $200,000 + 20-25% bonus
Work Environment: On‑site

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a private‑equity‑backed manufacturing organization undergoing a period of operational and financial transformation. The company is seeking an experienced US Controller to take full ownership of U.S. accounting and lead the function through the next phase of growth and stabilization.

This is a high‑impact, hands‑on leadership role with significant visibility and accountability. The organization is preparing for a future private‑equity liquidity event, making the US Controller a critical contributor to financial readiness, discipline, and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of U.S. accounting operations, including GL, trial balance, and financial close


• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness


• Oversee accounting across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites and corporate functions


• Provide leadership for AP, AR, general accounting, and cost accounting


• Partner closely with operations to support manufacturing performance and cost visibility


• Drive accounting process improvements, controls, and standardization


• Support and enhance ERP and accounting systems in a changing environment


• Mentor, develop, and hold accountability within the accounting team


• Ensure compliance with GAAP and readiness in a private‑equity environment

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience as a Controller or senior accounting leader


• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting background


• Proven ownership of full GL and month‑end close


• Experience in fast‑paced, operational, or transformation environments


• Hands‑on leadership style with the ability to work through ambiguity

Preferred Experience

• Private‑equity‑backed organizations


• Multi‑plant manufacturing environments


• Business consolidations, reorganizations, or system implementations