Global Controller

Detector Electronics LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-<w

Paid time off

Job summary

Det-Tronics, a global safety technology leader, seeks a Global Controller based in Minneapolis to lead accounting, consolidate finances across entities, and ensure US GAAP compliance. You will partner with the CFO, Spectrum Safety Solutions, and senior leadership to drive accurate reporting and strong controls.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting/finance, global company experience, and a CPA preferred. Expect close collaboration with finance teams and occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years in accounting/finance with global company exposure.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and audit procedures guidance.
• Experience with tax regulations and financial consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards across all entities.
• Provide monthly financial updates to senior management and parent.
• Manage monthly close and year-end audit processes.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead financial reporting per US GAAP and drive global reporting.
• Support financial diligence for business development and acquisitions.
• Ensure local filings and GAAP requirements are completed on time.

Skills

US GAAP

Auditing procedures

Global/company experience

Excel proficiency

Tax regulations knowledge

Financial consolidation experience

Leadership/management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Consolidation software

Job description

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Global Controller

Full Time FP&A: Mgr Minneapolis, MN, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1595

Salary Range: $200,000.00 To $225,000.00 Annually

About Us:

Det-Tronics is a global technology leader in industrial life safety, delivering advanced flame and gas detection, automation control and hazard mitigation solutions that help save lives, protect valuable assets and safeguard critical operations. With more than 50 years of experience, we serve mission-critical environments across offshore and onshore energy, gas turbines, clean energy, and industrial and defense markets. Our engineering expertise, rigorously tested products and global service capabilities help customers address complex safety challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. At Det-Tronics, our work has a clear purpose: advancing life safety technology to protect people, preserve assets and support reliable operations around the world

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of Det-Tronics, the Global Controller will be responsible for leading the accounting activities for the business. The role requires a capable and highly determined individual with the desire to drive change and partner with key stakeholders of the business including our Parent, Spectrum Safety Solutions, CFO and Controller, as well as our Sales, Operations and Research and Development teams. You will have thorough knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies and procedures and finance, maintain integrity in financial reporting and help the management team generate exceptional outcomes for company stakeholders through excellent financial management. This position will be based at our international headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations across all legal entities and operations.
• Provide comprehensive, accurate monthly financial updates to senior management and parent entity.
• Ensure an effective and efficient monthly financial close and manage a successful year-end audit.
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, financial controls and guidelines.

Key tasks

• Establish and drive strategic vision and priorities for the company's financial reporting function.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with US GAAP
• Lead the monthly review of individual reporting units’ financial submissions
• Assist in the preparation, review and presentation of the monthly performance reports
• Identify opportunities for and drive organizational initiatives to support process improvements
• Coordinate with head of Financial Planning with respect to fulfilling ongoing and ad hoc requests from Det-Tronics leadership, Spectrum Safety Solutions and their private equity sponsor for financial information
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of global accounting policies
• Assist with business development activities and related financial diligence and purchase accounting activities
• Ensure all statutory reports in local GAAP and local filings are completed accurately and filed on time

Key traits

• Holds team members accountable for clearly communicated expectations and deliverables
• Cooperatively work with team members to solve problems
• Effectively develops staff and promotes cultural of continuous improvement
• Consistently performs at a high level and with a sense of urgency
• Effective time management skills; stays on task to achieve goals and objectives
• Ensures a strong internal control environment; demonstrates and enforces full compliance to accounting rules and regulations in a candid, truthful and ethical manner

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience with global companies, including 5+ years accounting experience gained with a large US audit firm preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, with an ability to direct annual audit procedures and address technical accounting matters
• Working knowledge of US and international tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Experience with financial consolidation package; strong understanding of Microsoft Excel

Why Join Us?

• Work with a globally respected brand in life safety
• Influence strategic decisions at the executive level
• Drive innovation and transformation in a high-growth environment
• Enjoy development opportunities within a dynamic, private equity-backed company
• This position will require occasional travel to other company locations

We offer:

• A dynamic and internationally-oriented work environment in a company with a strong growth strategy
• Competitive salary and benefits package

At Det-Tronics, we believe in taking care of our people. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Time Off: Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Professional Growth: Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Ownership Culture: Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

Ready to shape the future of industrial safety?