Corporate Controller

Versique Consulting & Search; Crystal (MN); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Long-term incentives

PTO

Job summary

Versique Consulting & Search is looking for a Corporate Controller in Crystal, Minnesota. This leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls while driving process improvements and financial governance.

The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership capabilities and significant experience in large, public company environments. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, alongside a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong background within large, complex organizations.
• Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting organization.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage annual external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Process improvement

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description

The Corporate Controller will play a critical leadership role overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes. Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, this individual will lead a diverse accounting organization while helping drive operational scalability, process improvement, and financial governance initiatives across the business.

This role requires a strong technical accounting foundation combined with the ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional partners, and operate effectively in a rapidly evolving, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will bring experience from large-scale organizations with exposure to public company reporting, SOX-level controls, ERP systems, and complex operational environments.

Worksite Location

Brooklyn Center- Hybrid 3 days in office

Salary Range

$220K - $235K/yr. base salary + bonus + potential long-term incentives.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and additional executive-level benefit offerings.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing accounting organization across multiple functional areas, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting.
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while driving improvements in close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability.
• Strengthen and maintain a SOX-level internal control environment, including process documentation, narratives, flowcharts, and governance procedures.
• Partner closely with executive leadership to support strategic initiatives, reporting improvements, and organizational growth objectives.
• Manage annual external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal accounting policies.
• Oversee external reporting requirements and support investor and leadership reporting needs.
• Collaborate with IT and business leaders to optimize ERP systems, reporting structures, and data integrity across core financial systems.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and finance transformation initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and reporting quality.
• Serve as a key accounting and governance advisor to leadership while helping build scalable infrastructure for future growth.
• Support integration and operational alignment initiatives within a highly acquisitive environment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Strong background within large, complex organizations, preferably including public company or SOX-regulated environments.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
• Experience leading external audits, close processes, and accounting process transformation initiatives.
• Strong ERP systems experience; Oracle and Salesforce exposure highly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing accounting teams.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and acquisition-driven environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience with process automation, reporting optimization, analytics, and finance systems improvements strongly preferred.
• Exposure to AI-enabled finance tools, reporting automation, or data analytics capabilities is a plus.

Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.