Corporate Controller

Aquatic Sales Solutions Llc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Job summary

Aperture Pet & Life is seeking a Corporate Controller to direct accounting operations across two sites, leading month-end close and global consolidation. You will own external audits, establish policies, and ensure strong internal controls while balancing local needs and company growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting background, communication and organizational skills, and experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role reports to the Finance team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or CMA is preferred.
• Experience in multi-site locations with consolidation expertise.
• Familiarity with ERP and financial consolidation software (Epicor or Sage).

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site month-end close and global consolidation.
• Oversee external audit coordination and policy setting.
• Maintain US GAAP/IFRS compliance and internal controls.
• Draft and update global accounting policies.
• Standardize treatments across sites and educate staff.
• Supervise GL, AP, and AR functions; manage cash/workings capital.

Skills

Financial accounting

Consolidation

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Epicor

Sage

Job description

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Corporate Controller

Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1210

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually

About the Job

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates are responsible for any relocation expenses.

Become part of the Aperture Team

Aperture Pet & Life is a leading manufacturer, online retailer, and distributor serving the pet industry with a focus on products and solutions. Through trusted brands including AquaIllumination, Bulk Reef Supply, EcoTech Marine, Neptune Systems, and more, we engineer and manufacture innovative technology in the USA while providing the products, educational resources, and expert support that help create thriving ecosystems through the saltwater aquatics industry’s leading online retailer.

Our team is united by a passion for helping our customers succeed. We look for talented people who are curious, collaborative, and driven to make an impact. By bringing together diverse skills, perspectives, and a shared commitment to our customers, we foster a culture where innovation and continuous improvement drive meaningful results.

What we are looking for

We're looking for a Corporate Controller to direct all accounting operations across two sites. This role leads the month-end close and drives global consolidation processes. The position owns the external audit relationship and establishes global accounting policies.

The ideal candidate is an analytical, results-driven professional with a strong accounting background, communication, and organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Success in this role requires balancing internal customer needs, business performance, and change management to deliver long‑term growth of the accounting function to meet the evolving needs of the business.

What you’ll do

Manage Close: Lead the multi-site month-end close.

Consolidate Data: Merge results across both operating facilities.

Issue Statements: Prepare timely, accurate consolidated financial statements.

Report Metrics: Deliver monthly variance analysis to leadership.

Audit & Compliance

Lead Audits: Serve as primary contact for external auditors.

Prepare Schedules: Coordinate the year-end audit PBC list.

Ensure Compliance: Maintain strict US GAAP/IFRS regulatory compliance.

Mitigate Risk: Remediate internal control gaps to ensure readiness.

Global Accounting Policy

Draft Policies: Author and update the global accounting manual.

Standardize Work: Align accounting treatments across both operational sites.

Research Rules: Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards.

Train Staff: Educate local finance teams on policy updates.

Internal Controls & Operations

Design Controls: Maintain robust compliant internal control frameworks.

Oversee Transactional Teams: Supervise general ledger, AP, and AR functions.

Optimize Cash: Monitor banking activities in effort to maintaining optimal cash/working capital.

What you bring/Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• License: CPA or CMA certification preferred
• Experience in Mulit Site Locations with Consolidation Expertise
• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with ERP and other financial consolidation (Epicor or Sage Preferred)

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range for this job is $140,000 - $155,000.

Aperture is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Aperture offers competitive benefits including health insurance and 401k match and a diverse and inclusive culture with boundless opportunities for personal and professional development.