CONTROLLER at Aftermarket Performance Group in apg 5250 - Minneapolis, MN 55421

Job description

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• apg Solutions is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. This is a newly created role with broad ownership across financial operations, reporting, and team leadership.
• We are in the final stages of an ERP re-implementation and approaching go-live, making this an exciting opportunity for a Controller who can help lead the organization through transition, stabilization, and optimization of new systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a proven Controller who can step in immediately, lead with confidence, and drive both execution and continuous improvement in a complex, multi-entity, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Close, Reporting & Financial Oversight
• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes end-to-end
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and clear communication of results
• Develop and enhance reporting packages, KPIs, and business insights for leadership
• Maintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules
• Audit, Controls & Compliance
• Lead the year-end audit and serve as primary liaison with external auditors
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• International & Technical Accounting
• Oversee accounting for multiple entities, including international operations
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations
• Handle foreign currency accounting, consolidations, and related complexities
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues as they arise
• Cash, Working Capital & Operational Finance
• Partner with Finance leadership on cash management, forecasting, and liquidity
• Provide visibility into working capital, inventory, and cost drivers within a manufacturing environment
• Support margin analysis and operational decision-making
• ERP & Systems Leadership
• Play a key leadership role in ERP go-live and post-implementation stabilization
• Support testing validation, issue resolution, and process alignment during go-live
• Drive adoption of new workflows, controls, and reporting structures
• Identify and implement post-go-live improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity
• Experience with Visual ERP is a plus
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of in-office and remote (including international) accounting professionals
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans
• Operate as a “player-coach,” balancing leadership with hands-on execution
• Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across accounting workflows
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance to support business initiatives
• Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support growth

Requirements

• Required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience as a Controller (or equivalent role with full ownership of close and audit)
• Proven ability to independently lead month-end close and year-end audit processes
• Experience in multi-entity, international accounting environments
• Strong expertise in intercompany accounting, consolidations, and foreign currency
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, including remote/international staff
• ERP implementation, go-live, or post-implementation stabilization experience
• Experience with Visual ERP
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in a growing or evolving organization

Skills

Required

• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Month-end close
• Year-end audit
• Internal controls
• Compliance
• Intercompany accounting
• Consolidations
• Foreign currency accounting
• Manufacturing accounting
• Team leadership
• Process improvement

Preferred

• ERP implementation
• Visual ERP
• CPA certification

Benefits

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