Controller

Transcend; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct report to the CEO

Collaborative team environment

Opportunity for real ownership and accountability

Job summary

A fast-growing medical device company based in Fridley, MN, is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations and ensure financial rigor. This hands-on role demands experience in a small, scaling company. Key responsibilities include managing ledgers, budgeting, and cash forecasting. Candidates should have 10–20 years in accounting, ideally in the medical device sector, with strong financial modeling skills. The position offers a salary range of $130,000–$175,000 and requires onsite presence in Fridley.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in small companies operating in a growth environment.
• Manufacturing, medical device, or regulated product industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Analyze gross margin by product, channel, and customer.

Skills

Progressive accounting and finance experience

Financial modeling and analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to build processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Transcend, Inc. is a fast-growing, Twin Cities–based medical device company transforming the way people experience sleep therapy. Our travel-friendly CPAP device—small enough to fit in the palm of your hand—along with an expanding ecosystem of accessories, helps people sleep better, travel easier, and live more fully wherever their journey takes them.

Our mission is simple but powerful: We help people live happy and healthy lives through better sleep.

The Role

We are seeking a Controller to own our accounting operations and serve as a key member of the Company’s leadership team. This is a hands‑on role for someone who has operated in a small, scaling company and is comfortable owning both execution and analytical support. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with the leadership team to ensure financial rigor, margin visibility, and efficient working capital management.

This is a hands‑on accounting role. You will manage the day‑to‑day accounting operations of the business while providing analytical support for company growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Own the general ledger, month‑end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
• Manage AR/AP, inventory accounting, revenue recognition, and fixed assets
• Oversee cost accounting for devices, accessories, and bundled products
• Coordinate with external accountants, payroll providers, and tax advisors
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency across reporting periods
• Produce board‑level financial reporting with clear variance analysis and management commentary
• Support lender reporting, audits, and diligence activities

Budgeting, Forecasting & Modeling

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts
• Build and maintain financial models supporting growth initiatives
• Track performance vs. plan and highlight risks and opportunities

Margin & Business Analysis

• Analyze gross margin by product, channel (DTC vs. wholesale), and customer
• Monitor pricing, MAP impacts, discounts, promotions, and bundle economics
• Support pricing decisions for new products and product revisions

Internal Controls & Cash Management

• Design and maintain internal controls appropriate for a growing company
• Ensure approval workflows, audit trails, and segregation of duties
• Own cash forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity visibility

Leadership

• Participate in weekly leadership team meetings
• Improve close speed, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes
• Help evaluate and improve systems (ERP, e-commerce, inventory tools)
• Manage and develop a part‑time accounting support resource

Human Resources

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance and 401(k)
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including payroll setup and benefits enrollment
• Serve as the primary internal contact for HR‑related matters; coordinate with external HR advisors as needed

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, CPA preferred
• Experience in small companies operating in a growth environment
• Manufacturing, medical device, or regulated product industry experience preferred
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable building processes as the business scales
• Experience preparing financial reports and communicating results to senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal support staff

Why Join Transcend

• Products that meaningfully improve people’s lives
• Direct report to the CEO with a seat on the leadership team
• Small, collaborative team with real ownership and accountability
• Opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a growing medical device company

How to Apply

This is a full‑time, on‑site role in our Fridley, MN office. Compensation range: $130,000–$175,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. Transcend Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.