Controller: Fast Close, ERP Automation & Multi-State Oversight

Horizon Chemical LLC; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Commercial Pools seeks a hands-on Controller to own the close across a growing multi-state business. You will lead the accounting team, standardize processes in NetSuite, and drive automation while ensuring accurate P&L by location and business line.

The role requires designing internal controls, managing project costing, and coordinating with audits and lenders. You’ll report to the VP of Finance and partner with operations to scale with acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Track record of cutting close time and documenting a repeatable close.
• Hands-on project or job cost accounting, including WIP schedules and over/under billings.
• Experience designing internal controls, including JE review and segregation of duties.
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting with segment reporting by location and department.
• Advanced Excel, plus working skill in at least one of Power Query, SQL or similar data tools.
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and formal journal entry review with proper segregation of duties.
• Oversee multi-location accounting and chart of accounts segmentation.
• Manage project accounting, including WIP, revenue recognition and milestones.
• Lead ERP/NetSuite rollouts and acquisitions integrations with proper training and governance.
• Automate manual tasks and develop a roadmap for close-time improvements.
• Coach and develop the accounting team and collaborate with operations and sales.
• Support audits, lenders, and sponsor reporting.

Skills

NetSuite

Advanced Excel

Power Query

SQL

Internal controls

Team leadership

WIP scheduling

Project costing

Multi-entity accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

NetSuite

NetSuite saved searches

ERP implementation experience

Job description

Horizon Commercial Pools seeks a hands-on Controller to own the close across a growing multi-state business. You will lead the accounting team, standardize processes in NetSuite, and drive automation while ensuring accurate P&L by location and business line.

The role requires designing internal controls, managing project costing, and coordinating with audits and lenders. You’ll report to the VP of Finance and partner with operations to scale with acquisitions.