Global Controller

Detector Electronics LLC • Minneapolis, MN

7h • $200,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Det-Tronics is a global technology leader in industrial life safety, delivering advanced flame and gas detection, automation control and hazard mitigation solutions that help save lives, protect valuable assets and safeguard critical operations. With more than 50 years of experience, we serve mission-critical environments across offshore and onshore energy, gas turbines, clean energy, and industrial and defense markets. Our engineering expertise, rigorously tested products and global service capabilities help customers address complex safety challenges in some of the world’s most demanding environments. At Det-Tronics, our work has a clear purpose: advancing life safety technology to protect people, preserve assets and support reliable operations around the world. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer of Det-Tronics, the Global Controller will be responsible for leading the accounting activities for the business. The role requires a capable and highly determined individual with the desire to drive change and partner with key stakeholders of the business including our Parent, Spectrum Safety Solutions, CFO and Controller, as well as our Sales, Operations and Research and Development teams. You will have thorough knowledge of US GAAP, accounting policies and procedures and finance, maintain integrity in financial reporting and help the management team generate exceptional outcomes for company stakeholders through excellent financial management. This position will be based at our international headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience with global companies, including 5+ years accounting experience gained with a large US audit firm preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, with an ability to direct annual audit procedures and address technical accounting matters
• Working knowledge of US and international tax regulations and compliance reporting
• Experience with financial consolidation package; strong understanding of Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations across all legal entities and operations.
• Provide comprehensive, accurate monthly financial updates to senior management and parent entity.
• Ensure an effective and efficient monthly financial close and manage a successful year-end audit.
• Develop, implement and maintain accounting policies, financial controls and guidelines.
• Establish and drive strategic vision and priorities for the company's financial reporting function.
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead the monthly review of individual reporting units’ financial submissions.
• Assist in the preparation, review and presentation of the monthly performance reports.
• Identify opportunities for and drive organizational initiatives to support process improvements.
• Coordinate with head of Financial Planning with respect to fulfilling ongoing and ad hoc requests from Det-Tronics leadership, Spectrum Safety Solutions and their private equity sponsor for financial information.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of global accounting policies.
• Assist with business development activities and related financial diligence and purchase accounting activities.
• Ensure all statutory reports in local GAAP and local filings are completed accurately and filed on time.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with company contributions
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match, life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off (PTO), holidays, and flexible scheduling options
• Career development programs, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness resources, and global mobility support
• Participation in our Ownership Program, empowering employees to share in our success

What This Job Offers

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