Controller

Jobot; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus

Upward mobility

Excellent pay

Job summary

A prominent global manufacturing group in Eden Prairie is seeking a strategic financial leader to oversee financial operations for its global service division. The role involves strategic planning, financial reporting, and partnership with executive leadership to drive performance and lead a small finance team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and over 8 years of experience in a complex environment. This opportunity offers a sign on bonus, hybrid work options, and excellent pay ranging from $130,000 to $170,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting within a complex service or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing financial operations for a global business.
• Emotionally intelligent, clear communicator, able to align multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead global revenue accounting and financial processes for multiple service entities.
• Work directly with division leadership to drive operational performance and strategy.
• Champion talent development and team alignment.

Skills

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

Strong leadership and communication

Expertise in cost accounting

Advanced Excel modeling skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 per year

A bit about us:

A prominent global manufacturing group is seeking a strategic financial leader to oversee financial operations for one of its global service divisions. This role is instrumental in shaping the division’s future by partnering closely with executive leadership to drive financial performance, lead people, and build sustainable systems during a period of transformation and leadership transition.

Why join us:

Joining this organization means stepping into a high-impact leadership role within a well-established, innovation-driven global enterprise. Backed by the stability and resources of a Fortune 200 parent company, this opportunity offers the rare blend of entrepreneurial influence and corporate support. The Service Division is undergoing meaningful transformation, providing the incoming Division Controller with a unique chance to shape strategy, unify a newly restructured leadership team, and drive global performance. For a finance leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about building teams, creating clarity, and influencing outcomes, this role offers the visibility, challenge, and reward of helping steer a mission-critical division toward long‑term success.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
• Provide robust financial reporting, analysis, and modeling to influence operational decisions.
• Deliver insight-driven recommendations to optimize profitability and cost structure.
• Lead the financial forecasting process and provide monthly business performance outlooks.
• Act as the lead finance partner for global service operations, including strategic reviews of customer contracts, pricing, and margin optimization.

Business Leadership & Executive Partnership:

• Work directly with division leadership to drive operational performance and strategy.
• Play a critical role in developing and executing the Annual Operating Plan and Long Range Plans.
• Foster strong cross‑functional relationships across sales, operations, HR, IT, and engineering.
• Guide strategic investment and capital planning decisions.

Financial Control & Compliance Oversight:

• Lead global revenue accounting and financial processes for multiple service entities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policy, and accounting standards (GAAP, SOX).
• Serve as primary liaison during internal/external audits.
• Review complex journal entries and financial reconciliations.

People Development & Organizational Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a small global finance team.
• Champion talent development, engagement, and team alignment.
• Instill a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and ownership.
• Help unify a team of technical and finance professionals across multiple regions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting within a complex service or manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing financial operations for a global business.
• Expertise in cost accounting, inventory, margin analysis, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Emotionally intelligent, clear communicator, and able to align multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior Controller-level experience within a global or matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success in building or turning around financial teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel modeling skills.

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