Saint Paul, MN Why This Opportunity Stands Out Direct partnership with the CEO and senior leadership on strategic growth initiatives. Significant influence over pricing strategy, profitability analysis, labor costing, and operational decision-making. Lead major transformation projects, including process automation, ERP modernization, and future MRP implementation. Join a business that has doubled in growth over the past five years. Strong visibility across multiple entities with the opportunity to shape the future finance function. Clear path for career advancement with potential to grow into a CFO-level position. Exceptional work-life balance with up to 6 weeks of PTO. Opportunity to design and implement a future incentive and bonus program. Stability of a 100+ year-old organization with a meaningful community impact. Key Responsibilities Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal control activities across multiple entities. Partner with operations leadership to analyze profitability, labor utilization, pricing, margins, and customer contracts. Develop KPIs, benchmarking tools, and reporting that improve financial visibility and business performance. Evaluate and streamline manual processes while leading automation and systems improvement initiatives. Manage cash flow, treasury activities, audits, compliance, and financial risk management. Direct and mentor the accounting team while supporting organizational growth and scalability. What You'll Bring 10+ years of progressive accounting, finance, controllership, or FP&A experience. Strong manufacturing, production, cost accounting, or operations finance background. Proven experience analyzing labor costs, pricing strategies, margins, profitability, and operational performance. Experience leading ERP, accounting system, MRP, or process improvement initiatives. CPA strongly preferred; CMA, MBA, or other advanced finance credentials are highly valued. Ability to operate as both a strategic business partner and hands-on finance leader. Additional Benefits Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) of
PTO. 401
(k) Safe Harbor plan with immediate vesting. Multiple health plan options. Casual work environment with potential half-day Fridays based on workload. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through a mission-driven organization serving individuals who are blind, low vision, and deaf-blind. #Controller #FPA #ManufacturingFinance #CostAccounting #ERPImplementation #FinanceLeadership #CPA #CMA #OperationsFinance #MinnesotaJobs #CFOCareerPath #AccountingLeadership #