We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Eden Prairie, Minnesota through a Contract assignment lasting approximately 2–3 months. This fully onsite role will guide core accounting operations, maintain accurate financial reporting, and help ensure timely payroll, close activities, and compliance obligations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in accounting processes, hands-on systems knowledge, and the ability to step in quickly within a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring core financial processes are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and forward-looking analyses to support business decisions.
• Lead period-end close activities, including coordination of month-end and year-end timelines, reviews, and deliverables.
• Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Partner with external auditors by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and supporting audit readiness efforts.
• Administer biweekly payroll processing in Paylocity while helping ensure accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Contribute to budgeting and financial performance reviews by compiling data, analyzing results, and highlighting variances.
• Monitor regulatory and tax reporting requirements to help maintain compliance with applicable state and federal obligations.
• Strengthen and oversee internal controls, financial procedures, and system-based processes, including use of Epicor for accounting data management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a controller, accounting manager, or comparable senior accounting position.
• Hands-on experience with Epicor is preferred
• Strong background in financial reporting, audit support, account reconciliations, and period-end close activities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, including strong Excel capabilities.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards, financial controls, and applicable reporting regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with close attention to detail
