Job title: Controller
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Manufacturing
Salary: negotiable
Location: Rochester
Job published: 01-05-2025
Job ID: 36380

Job Description

Job: Controller

Location: Rochester, MN

Industry: Manufacturing

Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 

 

About The Business

This company is a newly-acquired manufacturing SMB in the Rochester area, MN. Under its new investment ownership, and with the drive and guidance of a newly-appointed CEO, the business is looking to grow through both organic and inorganic means.

With ~45 employees and current revenues at ~$13m, a pending acquisition will see the business double in size. The investors aspirations are to grow the business even further.

 

About The Role

We’re looking for a Controller to take ownership of the finance function and report directly to the CEO.

With multiple system/process transitions, an M&A pipeline, and a high-performing CPA as your sole direct report, this is a hands-on, fast-paced role for someone ready to build, lead, and most importantly - adapt.

  • Lead the day-to-day financial operations with support from an experienced (part-time) accountant.

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    Drive the digitization of finance, including:

    • Upgrading Sage 50 to Sage 100

    • Moving desktop processes to cloud-based systems

    • Integrating newly acquired systems and data into the business database

     

  • Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, controls, and external compliance.

  • Collaborate with external teams (accounting, modeling, tax).

  • Get involved in M&A activity (modeling, due diligence, integration); previous experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn is essential

  • Manage a lean team and directly supervise finance staff

This role is 3 days on-site, 2 days remote. Occasional travel may be required to acquisition sites, but is not expected to be regular.

 

About The Candidate

This role will require a hands-on finance professional, who is willing to directly contribute to the long-term success of the organization.

You must be comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, building (and fixing) from the ground up.

You'll require strong fundamentals in financial operations; cost accounting or inventory management experience is a plus.

Someone who’s personable, grounded, and brings a good sense of humor to the job will be a highly valued member to the team and business culture.

Background in:

    • Public practice/accounting, particularly with SMB clients, or

    • Small, fast-paced business experience

Proven experience leading and developing finance staff is a must.

 

If you're interested in this opportunity, please either APPLY now or contact Giles Ellison at Right Pear.