Corporate Controller
Job Title: Vice President / Corporate Controller
Location: Minneapolis, MN (On-site/Hybrid)
Reports to: CFO
Compensation: 215,000 + 35% + Equity
About the Company:
We are a rapidly growing, Private Equity-backed company headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, positioned for significant expansion and strategic transformation. With a dynamic leadership team and a clear growth trajectory, we are preparing for an upcoming transaction that will mark a major milestone in our company’s evolution. We offer a collaborative, fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make a significant impact at both strategic and operational levels.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Vice President / Corporate Controller to join our executive team. This individual will lead all aspects of the accounting and financial reporting functions, playing a critical role in scaling the finance organization and supporting our next phase of growth, including a major transaction event in the near term.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical accounting expertise, a strong background in Private Equity environments, and proven experience navigating companies through capital events such as acquisitions, exits, or recapitalizations.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a company on the cusp of transformative growth.
- Lead a key function in a highly visible, high-impact role.
- Work directly with an experienced executive team and Private Equity sponsors.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package including equity upside.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll, and tax compliance.
- Lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements and management reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes to support rapid growth and scalability.
- Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to prepare for and execute on a significant transaction (sale, recapitalization, or IPO readiness).
- Manage external audit relationships and ensure successful audit outcomes.
- Drive ERP optimization and other systems upgrades to improve financial reporting and operational efficiency.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Liaise with Private Equity partners and support investor reporting, board presentations, and due diligence activities.
Desired Skills and Experience
- CPA designation required; public accounting foundation strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA a plus.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, with at least 3+ years in a PE-backed environment.
- Direct experience supporting a transaction (M&A, sale process, or IPO readiness).
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP compliance and audit management.
- Experience leading accounting teams in high-growth or dynamic environments.
- Hands-on and strategic mindset, comfortable operating at both the 30,000-foot and tactical levels.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with external stakeholders.
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