Controller

Finance & economics Controller

CONTROLLER.

crookston, minnesota Posted 6/16/2026 Closes 7/16/2026 Job details Summary Spherion $100,000

• $130,000 per year Permanent Various Shifts Available Industry finance & economics (Business and Financial Operations Occupations) Reference number S_176938 Spherion is seeking a highly qualified Controller in the Crookston, MN area.

This position is a pivotal role responsible for leading the financial strategy and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting. This position will provide strategic financial guidance, oversee key financial functions, and contribute to the company's leadership team. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial management, excellent leadership skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards

Leadership & Team Management:

• Supervise the HR Generalist and Staff Accountant, providing guidance and fostering professional development
• Promote a culture of accountability and high performance within the finance and HR teams

Operational Oversight:

• Manage payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency Collaboration with

Leadership:

• Participate in strategic planning and decision making as part of the leadership team ...
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with organizational goals

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate financial risks to safeguard company assets
• Ensure financial practices comply with regulations
• Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent errors or fraud

Cost Accounting and Analysis:

• Track and analyze production costs, including labor, materials and overhead
• Identify areas for cost reduction and enhance profitability

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Collaborate with various departments to create budgets and forecasts aligned with company goals
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources and support

Inventory Management:

• Optimize inventory levels from raw materials to finished goods
• Prevent discrepancies and ensure accurate inventory tracking

Pricing Strategy Support:

• Analyze costs and market conditions to help set practical and profitable prices

Variance Analysis:

• Compare actual results with budgeted or standard costs to identify differences
• Explain variances and implement measures to control costs and improve efficiency

Capital Budgeting:

• Evaluate investment opportunities such as new machinery or projects
• Determine the financial viability of potential investments Financial Modeling and Scenario Analysis
• Develop financial models to explore different business scenarios
• Aid management in understanding the financial implications of strategic decisions Performance Measurement and KPI's
• Track and analyze key performance indicators specific to manufacturing, such as throughput and capacity utilization
• Assess the financial impact of these metrics on overall business performance Special Projects
• Lead initiatives such as M&A activities, system implementations and financial process optimizations Working hours:

Various Shifts Available Skills:

See below

Education:

Bachelors Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related field is required
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in a financial role is required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience within the manufacturing sector is required
• Must understand manufacturing processes, lean principles and ERP systems
• A minimum of 3 years of leadership skills is required, including prior experience managing small teams and communicating financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Technical proficiency in financial software such as Oracle or QuickBooks, with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Possess an analytical profile with problem solving abilities to interpret complex data, identify inefficiencies and propose effective solutions To be considered, please apply online at www.

spherion.com/apply or if you have questions you can reach out to Troy Thoms at 605-610-3204 Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). Show more key responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory standardsLeadership & Team Management
• Supervise the HR Generalist and Staff Accountant, providing guidance and fostering professional development
• Promote a culture of accountability and high performance within the finance and HR teamsOperational Oversight
• Manage payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiencyCollaboration with Leadership
• Participate in strategic planning and decision making as part of the leadership team
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial strategies with organizational goalsRisk Management
• Identify and mitigate financial risks to safeguard company assets
• Ensure financial practices comply with regulations
• Implement and maintain internal controls to prevent errors or fraudCost Accounting and Analysis
• Track and analyze production costs, including labor, materials and overhead
• Identify areas for cost reduction and enhance profitabilityBudgeting & Forecasting
• Collaborate with various departments to create budgets and forecasts aligned with company goals
• Ensure efficient allocation of resources and supportInventory Management
• Optimize inventory levels from raw materials to finished goods
• Prevent discrepancies and ensure accurate inventory trackingPricing Strategy Support
• Analyze costs and market conditions to help set practical and profitable pricesVariance Analysis
• Compare actual results with budgeted or standard costs to identify differences
• Explain variances and implement measures to control costs and improve efficiencyCapital Budgeting
• Evaluate investment opportunities such as new machinery or projects
• Determine the financial viability of potential investmentsFinancial Modeling and Scenario Analysis
• Develop financial models to explore different business scenarios
• Aid management in understanding the financial implications of strategic decisionsPerformance Measurement and KPI's
• Track and analyze key performance indicators specific to manufacturing, such as throughput and capacity utilization
• Assess the financial impact of these metrics on overall business performanceSpecial Projects
• Lead initiatives such as M&A activities, system implementations and financial process optimizations experience 4-7 years skills See below qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business related field is required-A minimum of 7 years of experience in a financial role is required-A minimum of 5 years of experience within the manufacturing sector is required-Must understand manufacturing processes, lean principles and ERP systems-A minimum of 3 years of leadership skills is required, including prior experience managing small teams and communicating financial insights to non-financial stakeholders-Technical proficiency in financial software such as Oracle or QuickBooks, with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Excel-Possess an analytical profile with problem solving abilities to interpret complex data, identify inefficiencies and propose effective solutions education Bachelors share this job.

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