Program Financial Controller

Expleo • Minneapolis, MN

13d • $133,000 - $149,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to be the financial backbone of a multi-year transformational portfolio? Trissential is seeking a Program Financial Controller to join our client’s team and lead disciplined financial governance across complex, high-impact programs. This is your chance to influence strategic decisions, ensure financial integrity, and drive value realization in a dynamic environment. What’s in It for You? Strategic Impact – Play a critical role in shaping financial decisions for multi-year transformation programs. Leadership Opportunity – Lead a small team of analysts and set quality standards across workstreams. Professional Growth – Work alongside senior stakeholders and gain exposure to ERP-led transformations and multi-vendor portfolios. Collaborative Culture – Join a team that values innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in finance, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and change control for large transformation programs.
• Proven ability to establish finance governance and internal controls across multiple workstreams.
• Familiarity with ERP-led transformations and multi-vendor portfolios.
• Experience with month-end close and maintaining audit-ready documentation.
• Strong communication and influence skills with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA, MBA).
• Experience in regulated or asset-intensive environments.
• Knowledge of benefits tracking and value realization.
• Ability to simplify and automate finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce program finance governance and internal controls across all workstreams.
• Build and maintain an integrated portfolio budget and rolling forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Manage financial baselines and change control, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
• Lead month-end close activities and maintain an audit-ready documentation trail.
• Deliver leadership reporting on budget vs. actuals, run-rate, contingency, and benefits progress.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide scope, timing, and sourcing decisions.
• Oversee vendor and contract financials in partnership with Procurement.
• Align with Corporate Finance and Controllership on accounting treatment and reporting standards.
• Coach and develop a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality outputs.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company-sponsored benefits!$133,000–$149,000 annually or $75–$85 per hour, depending on your skills, experience, and location. Final compensation is determined based on skill alignment, years of experience, and fair, market-based rates by geography.
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching.
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work.
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities.
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees