Assistant Controller

Join our team as an

Assistant Controller!

This is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN.

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leadership role within the Global Controllership organization, reporting directly to the Controller. This individual will serve as a strategic partner in overseeing corporate accounting operations,treasury,the integrity of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and internal control environment under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The Assistant Corporate Controller will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading the monthly and quarterly close processes, and championing continuous improvement initiatives across the global controllership function.

This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, publicly traded manufacturing environment and is passionate about building scalable processes, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring best-in-class financial governance.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy disclosures).
• Ensure consolidated financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and SEC guidance.
• Prepare Audit Committee materials and communicate key financial, accounting, and control updates.
• Lead relationships with external auditors and manage quarterly and annual audit activities.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across global entities.
• Oversee corporate accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage global consolidations, foreign currency translation, elimination entries, and segment reporting.
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, cash management, and investment activities.
• Lead SOX compliance efforts, including internal control design, testing, assessment, and remediation.
• Partner with internal audit and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment and regulatory compliance.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Implement technology solutions and best practices to modernize accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members while supporting succession planning and organizational growth.
• Serve as a key backup and successor to the Global Corporate Controller.
• Support M&A activities, complex technical accounting matters, strategic finance initiatives, and special projects.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree in Accounting, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree valued.
• Active CPA license preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in a publicly traded company environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Significant experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings) and U.S. GAAP technical accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance, including design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or consumer goods environment strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) preferred.
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts, including cost accounting, inventory management, standard costing, and margin analysis.
• Proven ability to lead financial close processes and manage complex, multi-entity consolidations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and implement process automation.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.

What's In It For You:

• We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package
• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• Unlimited PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!