Assistant Controller

LHH; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Controller for a key leadership role supporting a major manufacturing company in Maple Grove, MN. The role includes leading global accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards, and developing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience with strong knowledge of US GAAP. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a global environment.
• Proven experience in audit management and ERP systems.
• Strong research skills for applying international accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations with accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly close process and maintain ERP system structures.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing accounting team.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA required

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

IFS

SharePoint

Adaptive

Job description

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LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Assistant Controller to play a key leadership role in supporting the Global Corporate Controller for a large privately held manufacturing company headquartered in the Twin Cities. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial reporting across multiple domestic and international entities, while driving operational efficiency and supporting strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead global accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including complex US GAAP consolidations and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee the monthly close process and maintain ERP system structures to support a growing global organization.
• Analyze financial results and variances, and support integration, reorganization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with Legal and Tax teams to manage intercompany agreements and ensure compliance with global accounting standards.
• Manage external audits across multiple entities and maintain strong relationships with audit firms.
• Oversee capital expenditure processes, internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
• Lead a team of 8-10 individuals on the corporate and cost accounting teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research and apply international accounting standards.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, audit management, and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with systems such as IFS, SharePoint, Adaptive, and others is a plus.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree or additional certifications.
• Experience with global accounting operations and multi-entity consolidations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Accounting

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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