CONTROLLER

Yanmar Compact Equipment North America, Inc. • Grand Rapids, MN

27d • $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller will play a critical leadership role in strengthening the financial foundation of YCENA, ensuring disciplined execution, transparency, and governance across all accounting and financial operations.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting oversight. The Controller will be responsible for building, enforcing, and sustaining a best-in-class financial control environment, addressing legacy gaps, and driving a culture of accountability and operational excellence aligned with our One Yanmar philosophy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (active or inactive)
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years leadership experience in the industry

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing or assembly environment
• Experience working through business integration, turnaround, or transformation
• Strong exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and warranty/reserve structures
• ERP experience (Epicor strongly preferred)

Responsibilities

• Financial Governance & Control
• Financial Reporting & Accuracy
• Operational Finance Partnership
• Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
• Working Capital & Cash Discipline
• Fixed Assets & Capital Discipline
• Team Leadership & Culture
• Continuous Improvement & Transformation

Benefits

• YCENA currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Term Life, Short & Long Term Disability, EAP, HSA, Medical & Dependent Care FSA, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and a 401(K) plan with a company match of up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level