Corporate Controller

Wells•Maple Grove, MN

9h•$125,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide accounting integrity, consolidated financial reporting, and oversight of all plant-level finance operations. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role serves as the operational finance leader of the organization, ensuring financial accuracy, internal control strength, and disciplined financial execution across all business units. The Corporate Controller provides direct oversight of Plant Controllers across all operating locations, standardizes financial processes, and ensures consistency in reporting, job costing, revenue recognition, and balance sheet integrity. This individual acts as the CFOs primary partner in managing financial operations, integrations, and process optimization initiatives. Salary range $125,000-$225,000 a year. Based on experience and location. At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results. In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting or finance; CPA strongly preferred
812+ years progressive accounting experience
Minimum 35 years leading multi-location or plant-based finance teams
Strong manufacturing, construction, or project-based accounting experience
Deep knowledge of GAAP and WIP accounting
ERP experience required (Business Central or similar preferred)
Proven leadership of distributed teams

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation Oversee consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all entities
Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate revenue recognition (including WIP and project-based accounting)
Lead the enterprise month-end close process and enforce standardized timelines
Prepare executive-level and board-ready financial reporting packages
Plant Controller Oversight & Multi-Location Leadership Directly supervise and mentor all Plant Controllers
Standardize plant-level reporting, controls, and close procedures
Review plant P&Ls, WIP schedules, inventory valuation, and balance sheet reconciliations monthly
Drive plant-level accountability for job margin accuracy, DSO, inventory turns, and working capital metrics
Lead monthly plant financial reviews in partnership with Operations leadership
Ensure consistency in retainage accounting, accruals, and cost allocations
Accounting Operations & Cost Control Oversee general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, and inventory
Ensure integrity of standard costing and production variance analysis
Maintain strong internal controls across all locations
Oversee capital expenditure accounting and depreciation policies
Internal Controls & Risk Management Maintain a robust internal control framework across corporate and plant operations
Prepare organization for external audits and lender reviews
Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Process Improvement & Systems Optimization Lead ERP optimization and financial system enhancements
Drive automation and reporting improvements
Lead financial integration of acquisitions
Implement dashboards and KPI reporting across the enterprise
Strategic Finance Support Support the CFO in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
Analyze financial performance and recommend operational improvements
Assist in lender reporting and compliance requirements