Strategic Controller for PE-Backed Growth

EBM Software; Minneapolis, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ops Partners in Minneapolis seeks an experienced Controller to lead client accounting across portfolio companies, partnering with senior leadership to strengthen financial processes and deliver analytics that drive value creation.

You will manage the full accounting function, ensure timely reporting, and collaborate with private equity sponsors while mentoring staff and supporting growth initiatives. Occasional travel to client sites is required.

Qualifications

• Technically strong accounting leader with deep GAAP knowledge.
• Experience improving financial operations in dynamic environments.
• Clear communicator who can partner with executives and PE sponsors.
• Process-oriented with focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel on-site to clients (25–40%).

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations for client engagements across portfolio companies.
• Oversee GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Ensure accuracy of balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
• Maintain and enhance internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee cash management: A/P, A/R, treasury, fixed assets, forecasting.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors and lenders.
• Drive process improvements to shorten close cycles and improve accuracy.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide insights to leadership to drive business performance.
• Mentor accounting staff and develop talent across client teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounting leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Blue Ops Partners in Minneapolis seeks an experienced Controller to lead client accounting across portfolio companies, partnering with senior leadership to strengthen financial processes and deliver analytics that drive value creation.

You will manage the full accounting function, ensure timely reporting, and collaborate with private equity sponsors while mentoring staff and supporting growth initiatives. Occasional travel to client sites is required.