Corporate Controller

AQUATIC SALES SOLUTIONS LLC • Minneapolis, MN

21h • $140,000 - $155,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Aperture Pet & Life is a leading manufacturer, online retailer, and distributor serving the pet industry with a focus on products and solutions. Through trusted brands including AquaIllumination, Bulk Reef Supply, EcoTech Marine, Neptune Systems, and more, we engineer and manufacture innovative technology in the USA while providing the products, educational resources, and expert support that help create thriving ecosystems through the saltwater aquatics industry’s leading online retailer. Our team is united by a passion for helping our customers succeed. We look for talented people who are curious, collaborative, and driven to make an impact. By bringing together diverse skills, perspectives, and a shared commitment to our customers, we foster a culture where innovation and continuous improvement drive meaningful results. We're looking for a Corporate Controller to direct all accounting operations across two sites. This role leads the month-end close and drives global consolidation processes. The position owns the external audit relationship and establishes global accounting policies. The ideal candidate is an analytical, results-driven professional with a strong accounting background, communication, and organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Success in this role requires balancing internal customer needs, business performance, and change management to deliver long-term growth of the accounting function to meet the evolving needs of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience in Mulit Site Locations with Consolidation Expertise
• Familiarity with ERP and other financial consolidation (Epicor or Sage Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the multi-site month-end close.
• Consolidate financial results across both operating facilities.
• Prepare timely, accurate consolidated financial statements.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis to leadership.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate the year-end audit PBC list.
• Maintain strict US GAAP/IFRS regulatory compliance.
• Remediate internal control gaps to ensure readiness.
• Author and update the global accounting manual.
• Align accounting treatments across both operational sites.
• Evaluate the impact of new accounting standards.
• Educate local finance teams on policy updates.
• Maintain robust compliant internal control frameworks.
• Supervise general ledger, AP, and AR functions.
• Monitor banking activities in effort to maintaining optimal cash/working capital.
• Ensure banking matches reported results.

Benefits

• health insurance
• 401k match
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates are responsible for any relocation expenses.
• boundless opportunities for personal and professional development.

What This Job Offers

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