IPC North America Controller

Tennant Company•Eden Prairie, MN

24d•Onsite

About The Position

As a key member of the local management team, the IPC Eagle Controller oversees the accounting and financial reporting activities for the assigned entity within the broader North America region. The role ensures effective execution of Tennant’s accounting processes and policies, supports a timely and accurate month end close, and provides financial guidance to local leadership. The role also supports ongoing process improvements and system enhancements across the region and collaborates closely with regional partners. Supervises 2 staff positions.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive increasing responsible roles in Finance and Accounting, including experience working with shared service models desired.
Continuous improvement mindset and experience to drive repeatable and efficient processes, including experience with integrations.
Proficient in finance, accounting, budgeting, and costs control principles including US GAAP, SOX, company internal policies and procedures, and internal control frameworks.
Excellent communication and writing skills
An undergraduate degree and CPA are required
Exceptionally strong Microsoft Excel skills

Nice To Haves

MBA or master’s desired being highly desired.
SAP S4 experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the accurate, timely, and efficient month end close for the assigned entity, including all location level close activities.
Evaluate and improve accounting processes to strengthen data integrity and accelerate the close, leveraging existing ERP capabilities where possible.
Review and analyze general ledger activity to ensure the accuracy and integrity of account balances and to support meaningful financial insights for local leadership.
Support ongoing process improvements and system enhancements across the region and collaborate closely with regional partners on integration, standardization, and issue resolution.
Ensure compliance with global accounting policies and partner with Corporate Controllership on interpretations, updates, and exceptions as needed.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, internal policies, and relevant statutory or local regulations.
Drive consistency and standardization across accounting practices, supporting the implementation or enhancement of tools, systems, and processes.
Support additional projects or initiatives as assigned that advance process improvement, quality, or operational effectiveness.
Manages staff to accomplish results through development, motivation, and performance management.
Leverages existing resources, assesses current skill sets, and determines the optimal department structure to support internal employees, management and cross functional teams.
Conducts performance evaluations; reviews and communicates salary adjustments; rewards employees or takes disciplinary action, as necessary; addresses complaints and resolves issues.