Controller
Jobot, Edina, MN, United States
Job Details
Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year.
About the Company
We are a growing, privately held organization operating with a clear path to growth over the next few years. The business is entering a pivotal phase of evolution, including expansion into manufacturing, increased M&A activity, and continued investment in infrastructure and systems. The company is focused on building a scalable, disciplined accounting function that can support operational complexity while maintaining a strong culture centered around flexibility, trust, and long-term growth.
Benefits
Opportunity to build and shape the accounting function from the ground up
Exposure to both manufacturing buildout and M&A activity
High visibility with executive leadership and real influence on decisions
Strong work/life flexibility with a trust-based culture
Growth environment without being chaotic or unstable
Path to future CFO successor
Role Overview
The Controller will serve as a key partner to the CFO, owning day‑to‑day accounting while helping to build and scale the function for the next stage of growth. This is a hands‑on leadership role that blends execution with transformation. You will assess the current team and structure, implement improvements, and help stand up cost accounting capabilities tied to a new manufacturing operation. This role will also support acquisition integration and broader financial strategy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Own month‑end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination
Lead cash management, treasury, and variance analysis (actual vs budget)
Build and implement cost accounting processes (BOMs, standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis)
Evaluate and restructure the accounting team to align with future needs
Drive process improvements, automation, and system optimization
Support M&A activity, including integration of acquired businesses
Partner cross‑functionally to support operational and manufacturing initiatives
Qualifications
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Background in a manufacturing environment with exposure to product costing and variances
Experience in transformation, team assessment, or scaling a function
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
M&A or integration experience preferredHands‑on, willing to operate in the details while building for the future
EEO Statement
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Background Check
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Salary: $150,000 - $185,000 per year.
About the Company
We are a growing, privately held organization operating with a clear path to growth over the next few years. The business is entering a pivotal phase of evolution, including expansion into manufacturing, increased M&A activity, and continued investment in infrastructure and systems. The company is focused on building a scalable, disciplined accounting function that can support operational complexity while maintaining a strong culture centered around flexibility, trust, and long-term growth.
Benefits
Opportunity to build and shape the accounting function from the ground up
Exposure to both manufacturing buildout and M&A activity
High visibility with executive leadership and real influence on decisions
Strong work/life flexibility with a trust-based culture
Growth environment without being chaotic or unstable
Path to future CFO successor
Role Overview
The Controller will serve as a key partner to the CFO, owning day‑to‑day accounting while helping to build and scale the function for the next stage of growth. This is a hands‑on leadership role that blends execution with transformation. You will assess the current team and structure, implement improvements, and help stand up cost accounting capabilities tied to a new manufacturing operation. This role will also support acquisition integration and broader financial strategy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Own month‑end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination
Lead cash management, treasury, and variance analysis (actual vs budget)
Build and implement cost accounting processes (BOMs, standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis)
Evaluate and restructure the accounting team to align with future needs
Drive process improvements, automation, and system optimization
Support M&A activity, including integration of acquired businesses
Partner cross‑functionally to support operational and manufacturing initiatives
Qualifications
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
Background in a manufacturing environment with exposure to product costing and variances
Experience in transformation, team assessment, or scaling a function
Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
M&A or integration experience preferredHands‑on, willing to operate in the details while building for the future
EEO Statement
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Background Check
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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