Controller

CFS; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive pay

Job summary

CFS in Bloomington, MN is seeking a Sr. Controller to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic partnering during a critical budget season.

This high-visibility role collaborates with operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership, with potential for long-term growth via temp-to-hire. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in finance, a bachelor’s in finance or accounting, and SAP experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain environments
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial insights

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis activities
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, and shared services leaders to drive financial performance
• Analyze product costing, operational metrics, and business results to support decision-making
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership teams
• Support strategic finance initiatives and growth planning

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Technology

About The Opportunity - Sr. Controller

Our client, a global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic business partnering during a critical budget season and year-end period. This highly visible role works closely with operations and executive leadership while collaborating with international stakeholders. The position offers the potential for long-term career growth through a temp-to-hire arrangement.

Bloomington, MN

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Technology

About The Opportunity - Sr. Controller

Our client, a global manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic business partnering during a critical budget season and year-end period. This highly visible role works closely with operations and executive leadership while collaborating with international stakeholders. The position offers the potential for long-term career growth through a temp-to-hire arrangement.

Why Work Here?

• Opportunity to partner directly with executive leadership and key business decision-makers
• High-impact role with strong visibility across finance, operations, and manufacturing teams
• Exposure to global business operations and international collaboration
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility with a balance of onsite engagement (4 days in / 1 day home)
• Potential for permanent employment based on performance and business needs
• Ability to start after interview process with a competitive compensation

Key Responsibilities - Sr. Controller

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis activities
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, and shared services leaders to drive financial performance
• Analyze product costing, operational metrics, and business results to support decision-making
• Prepare and deliver financial reporting, insights, and recommendations to leadership teams
• Support strategic finance initiatives, growth planning, and business performance improvement efforts
• Collaborate with domestic and global stakeholders on financial projects and reporting requirements
• Provide secondary support for accounting operations and transactional finance activities

Qualifications - Sr. Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience preferred
• Candidates with 5-7 years of highly relevant and transferable experience may be considered
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis
• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement, or product costing environments
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through financial insights and analysis
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and business partnering skills
• Experience working with global teams and stakeholders preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively

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