Controller

Job Title: Controller

Location: Minneapolis, MN
Work Model: Remote to start, Hybrid in the future
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: Day Shift
Relocation: Must already live in the greater Minneapolis area
Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience

Overview

A fast-growing, entrepreneurial company in the adventure, travel, and outdoor lifestyle industry is seeking a Controller to help build and mature its finance function. This is a hands-on role ideal for candidates ready to step up from an Assistant Controller position and take ownership of financial operations in a scaling environment.

The Controller will lead core accounting activities, monthly close processes, financial reporting, and cash flow management while working cross-functionally with operations, HR, supply chain, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Reporting

• Independently lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Improve accuracy, consistency, and transparency in financial reporting
• Oversee cash-flow planning and ensure a strong liquidity structure
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial analysis

Operational and Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with operations on logistics, supply chain, inventory tracking, and vendor management
• Support HR functions including payroll, benefits administration, and compliance
• Assist leadership in developing scalable business processes and systems
• Evaluate and implement improvements to financial, operational, and workflow systems

Systems and Tools

• Manage all accounting processes within QuickBooks
• Identify enhancements or additional systems needed as the company grows

Leadership and Culture

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and senior leaders
• Bring a builders mindset by identifying opportunities and proposing solutions
• Promote a culture of accountability, structure, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• US Citizen (required)
• Must live in the Minneapolis area
• Proven experience independently closing financial books
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks
• Strong understanding of GAAP, monthly close cycles, and financial controls
• Experience supporting HR functions including payroll and benefits
• Experience partnering with operations on supply chain, logistics, vendor management, and inventory tracking
• Demonstrated ability to build and improve processes
• Growth-oriented mindset with desire to take on broader responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a growth-stage or entrepreneurial environment
• Private Equity exposure (preferred but not required)

Why Join

• Opportunity to build a finance function from the ground up
• High-visibility role reporting directly to the CEO
• Broad exposure across operations, HR, logistics, and supply chain
• Remote to start, with future hybrid flexibility in Minneapolis
• Culture that values ownership, initiative, and continuous improvement

Pay: $120, $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: Remote