CFS
Financial Controller - Growth-Stage Manufacturing Company
Location:
Chaska, MN |
Flexible Hybrid Model Salary:
$160,000 - $200,000 base + bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a fast-growing, founder-led company in the
consumer products manufacturing
space as their first
Financial Controller
- a key leadership hire responsible for building out the company's accounting and finance infrastructure. You'll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen financial operations, implement scalable systems, and provide the financial insight needed to support rapid growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a
CPA
who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on - someone comfortable owning everything from monthly closes to ERP implementation to financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes and prepare accurate financial statements.
Lead ERP system implementation and ensure strong financial data integrity.
Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures in compliance with GAAP.
Partner with the CEO to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to guide decision-making.
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and working capital management.
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
Support business planning, pricing, and profitability analysis as the company scales.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance;
CPA strongly preferred .
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial systems.
Experience with
ERP implementation or optimization .
Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable working directly with executive leadership.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where flexibility and initiative are key.
Why You'll Love It Here
Direct access to the founder/CEO - your work truly drives business decisions.
Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and operations.
Opportunity to build systems and processes from the ground up.
Competitive compensation and growth potential as the company scales.
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Chaska, MN |
Flexible Hybrid Model Salary:
$160,000 - $200,000 base + bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Join a fast-growing, founder-led company in the
consumer products manufacturing
space as their first
Financial Controller
- a key leadership hire responsible for building out the company's accounting and finance infrastructure. You'll work directly with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen financial operations, implement scalable systems, and provide the financial insight needed to support rapid growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a
CPA
who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on - someone comfortable owning everything from monthly closes to ERP implementation to financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes and prepare accurate financial statements.
Lead ERP system implementation and ensure strong financial data integrity.
Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures in compliance with GAAP.
Partner with the CEO to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial analyses to guide decision-making.
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow reporting, and working capital management.
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors.
Support business planning, pricing, and profitability analysis as the company scales.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance;
CPA strongly preferred .
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing or product-based environment.
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial systems.
Experience with
ERP implementation or optimization .
Strong analytical and communication skills; comfortable working directly with executive leadership.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where flexibility and initiative are key.
Why You'll Love It Here
Direct access to the founder/CEO - your work truly drives business decisions.
Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and operations.
Opportunity to build systems and processes from the ground up.
Competitive compensation and growth potential as the company scales.
#FinancialController #AccountingLeadership #CPAJobs #ManufacturingFinance #ERPImplementation #MinnesotaJobs #LI-HYBRID #LI-PS1 #INDEC2025 #CFO #ZRCFS