Controller

Frederick Fox; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting for a multi-site business unit. You will own the close cycles, strengthen internal controls, and partner with operational leadership to drive strategic decision-making.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting/finance leadership (CPA preferred) within manufacturing or public-company environments, with a track record of building high-performing teams and delivering process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, including Controller experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and public company settings is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for a multi-site business unit.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accurate reporting.
• Maintain SOX controls and a strong internal control environment.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decisions.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Drive process improvement across accounting and reporting.
• Oversee audits and ensure compliance with policies and standards.
• Develop and coach an accounting team and foster accountability.
• Collaborate with corporate finance and shared services; support acquisitions and diligence.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Business partnering

Team leadership

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

MBA is a plus

Tools

SAP

Job description

An established, publicly traded global manufacturer is seeking an experienced Controller to serve as the senior finance leader for one of its business units. This is a highly visible role partnering closely with operational leadership and corporate finance, offering excellent long-term career progression within a large, growth-oriented organization.

This is a true Controllership position, ideal for someone who enjoys leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, partnering with the business, and developing high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for a multi-site business unit.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance.
• Partner with business leadership to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support strategic decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Drive continuous improvement across accounting processes, controls, and reporting.
• Oversee internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.
• Lead and develop an experienced accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with corporate finance and shared service teams.
• Support acquisition due diligence, financial modeling, and integration activities as needed.
• Champion the use of technology and AI tools to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and decision-making.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred; MBA is a plus).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including prior Controller experience.
• Strong background within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence operational leaders.
• Experience working in a matrixed or publicly traded organization is highly desirable.
• Exposure to ERP systems and financial consolidations; SAP implementation experience is a plus.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or M&A due diligence is advantageous.

This is a chance to join a stable, growing Fortune 500 organization with an exceptional track record of promoting leaders from within.