Controller

Control Concepts Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Education reimbursement

Paid time-off holiday and vacation

Extra week of paid time off between X‑

Medical and dental plans

FSA/HSA program

Disability programs

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Job summary

Control Concepts Inc. in Minnesota seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, drive financial strategy, and steer the selection and deployment of a new ERP system. You will guide standard costing, inventory, and variances while partnering with leadership on growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends manufacturing accounting expertise with collaborative leadership, driving continuous process improvements and robust internal controls across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory management, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience leading or playing a significant role in an ERP implementation within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading teams, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, collaborative leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and compliance while mentoring and developing the accounting team.
• Manufacturing & cost accounting: manage standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, BOM accuracy, and variance analysis; partner with operations on costs and margins.
• ERP implementation leadership: finance lead for ERP selection, implementation, data migration, testing, training, and process improvements.
• Financial planning & analysis: support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational KPIs.
• Strategic partnership: collaborate with the President and leadership on financial strategy, capital investments, and growth.
• Process improvement: strengthen internal controls, automate reporting, and increase finance/operations efficiency.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing accounting

ERP implementation

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Control Concepts is a privately held company based in Minnesota that designs and manufactures Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) power controllers. These controllers serve the semiconductor, solar, glass, and other manufacturing sectors that require precise power control. The organization emphasizes strong technical expertise in low-voltage AC, analog, digital, magnetics, and power electronics design. Team members collaborate closely to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions for customers with demanding production environments. The company offers a specialized, engineering-driven setting for professionals interested in advanced power control technologies.

Role Description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on Controller to play a key leadership role in a growing manufacturing organization. This position offers the opportunity to lead accounting operations, strengthen financial processes, and drive the selection and implementation of a new ERP system.

The Controller will work closely with the President and leadership team to provide financial insights, improve operational performance, and build scalable processes to support continued growth. The ideal candidate combines strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise with proven ERP implementation experience, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership: Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and compliance while mentoring and developing the accounting team.


• Manufacturing & Cost Accounting: Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, BOM accuracy, and variance analysis. Partner with operations to evaluate costs, margins, and manufacturing performance.


• ERP Implementation Leadership: Serve as the finance lead for ERP selection, implementation, and optimization, including system design, data migration, testing, training, and process improvements.


• Financial Planning & Analysis: Support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational KPIs to drive informed business decisions.


• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with the President and leadership team on financial strategy, capital investments, operational improvements, and growth initiatives.


• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, automate processes, improve reporting, and create efficiencies across finance and operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred


• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.


• Strong manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory management, WIP, and variance analysis.


• Hands-on experience leading or playing a significant role in an ERP implementation within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.


• Experience leading teams, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments.


• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems knowledge.


• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, collaborative leadership approach.

Preferred Qualifiactions

• Experience in private equity–backed or growth-oriented manufacturing environments


• Background in process improvement, automation, or financial transformation initiatives


• Ability to translate complex accounting concepts into practical business insights

The Opportunity to Make an Impact

• Make a Meaningful Impact: Play an influential role in shaping financial operations and supporting business growth.


• Lead a Major ERP Initiative: Help select, implement, and optimize a new ERP system with a direct impact across the organization.


• Partner with Leadership: Work closely with executive leadership and operations to influence business decisions.


• Drive Continuous Improvement: Build stronger processes, improve reporting, and create efficiencies in a growing manufacturing environment.

Bonuses, Vacations, and More

• Annual bonuses based on corporate profitability and individual performance


• Educational reimbursement for work-related educational programs


• Paid time-off holiday and vacation benefits


• An extra week of paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Insurance

• Medical and dental plans allowing your choice of doctors and dentists


• A Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account program


• Paid short and long term disability programs


• Company-paid group life insurance

Retirement

• A 401K retirement plan with company matching contributions

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, it is the policy of Control Concepts to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees or applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform service member status or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.