CONTROLLER

Job DetailsJob Location: apg 5250 - Minneapolis, MN 55421Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $115,000.00 - $145,000.00 Salary a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Are you an experienced Accounting Manager ready to advance into a Controller role? This is an exciting opportunity to make a broader impact by leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, partnering with business leaders, and helping drive strategic decision-making across the organization. We're looking for a motivated finance professional who is eager to take the next step from managing the day-to-day accounting function to owning the financial integrity and reporting of the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a passion for continuous improvement, and the leadership skills needed to build and develop high-performing teams. POSITION OVERVIEW: apg Solutions is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. This is a newly created role with broad ownership across financial operations, reporting, and team leadership. We are in the final stages of an ERP re-implementation and approaching go-live, making this an exciting opportunity for a Controller who can help lead the organization through transition, stabilization, and optimization of new systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a proven Controller who can step in immediately, lead with confidence, and drive both execution and continuous improvement in a complex, multi-entity, international environment. RESPONSIBILITIES: Close, Reporting & Financial Oversight Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes end-to-end  Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and clear communication of results  Develop and enhance reporting packages, KPIs, and business insights for leadership  Maintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules  Audit, Controls & Compliance Lead the year-end audit and serve as primary liaison with external auditors  Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies  Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements  International & Technical Accounting Oversee accounting for multiple entities, including international operations  Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations  Handle foreign currency accounting, consolidations, and related complexities  Research and resolve technical accounting issues as they arise  Cash, Working Capital & Operational Finance Partner with Finance leadership on cash management, forecasting, and liquidity  Provide visibility into working capital, inventory, and cost drivers within a manufacturing environment  Support margin analysis and operational decision-making  ERP & Systems Leadership Play a key leadership role in ERP go-live and post-implementation stabilization  Support testing validation, issue resolution, and process alignment during go-live  Drive adoption of new workflows, controls, and reporting structures  Identify and implement post-go-live improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity  Experience with Visual ERP is a plus  Team Leadership & Development Lead, coach, and develop a team of in-office and remote (including international) accounting professionals  Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans  Operate as a “player-coach,” balancing leadership with hands-on execution  Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across accounting workflows  Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance to support business initiatives  Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support growth QualificationsRequired   10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience as a Controller (or equivalent role with full ownership of close and audit)  Proven ability to independently lead month-end close and year-end audit processes  Experience in multi-entity, international accounting environments  Strong expertise in intercompany accounting, consolidations, and foreign currency  Experience in a manufacturing environment  Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, including remote/international staff  Preferred ERP implementation, go-live, or post-implementation stabilization experience  Experience with Visual ERP  CPA or equivalent certification  Experience in a growing or evolving organization