Empower · 16 hours ago
Controller
Saint Paul, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expEmpower Associates is a mid-size PE-backed manufacturing company seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead Finance and Accounting. This key leadership position involves strengthening financial performance, supporting operational excellence, and building scalable processes as the business grows.
Employee BenefitsNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Lead the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Own cash forecasting and working capital management, driving continuous improvement across accounting processes
Deliver actionable insights on financial performance, trends, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making
Partner with corporate FP&A and business leaders to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, including AP, AR, cost accounting, general ledger, payroll, and inventory
Lead inventory accounting and proactively analyze production variances in close collaboration with manufacturing and operations teams
Drive continuous improvement of the monthly five-day close process
Design and implement standardized operating procedures focused on simplification, efficiency, and scalability
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance to support growth and risk mitigation
Manage audit and tax processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time completion
Provide technical accounting leadership for complex areas such as purchase accounting, leases, consolidations, reserves, and valuations
Oversee company insurance programs, including policy management, compliance, and claims
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team aligned with best practices
Scale the accounting function to support increasing business complexity and future growth
Qualification
Required
7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including people leadership
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Prior experience as a Controller for a standalone business or a divisional role within a larger organization
Strong data and systems skills, including Power Query and Power Pivot
Proven experience partnering with manufacturing and operations teams
Deep expertise in inventory accounting and production variance analysis
Demonstrated success developing and leading accounting professionals
Track record of optimizing, automating, and accelerating close processes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial topics for non-finance stakeholders
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
High integrity and commitment to ethical standards
Preferred
Background that includes Big Four or tier-two public accounting combined with corporate accounting experience
CPA designation
Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience in private equity-backed companies and/or M&A integration
Multi-site manufacturing or consumer products industry experience
Significant contribution to a successful ERP implementation
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Vision insurance
Company
Empower
EMPower is a non-governmental agency for social well being.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
KC Waldron
Chief Compliance Officer
Roger Hobby
EVP
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