Controller– Minneapolis, MN

Location: Minneapolis MN (Remote to start; Hybrid expected in the future)
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Employment Type: Full-Time

Our client is a fast-growing entrepreneurial organization within the adventure travel and outdoor lifestyle space. As the company continues to scale it is focused on establishing a strong internal financial infrastructure to support long-term growth rigor and operational excellence.

We are seeking a hands-on growth-oriented Controller who thrives in a builder environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to step up from an Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting role into broader ownership. You will shape and mature the finance function manage the monthly close elevate financial reporting and ensure the company maintains a strong liquidity structure.

This position offers exposure beyond traditional accounting partnering closely with operations HR logistics supply chain and vendor management. The Controller will work directly with the CEO and collaborate cross-functionally across the business.

• Independently own and execute monthly quarterly and annual close processes.

• Increase rigor consistency and visibility in financial reporting.

• Manage all general ledger activity reconciliations journal entries and financial statements.

• Maintain and oversee cash-flow planning to ensure a strong liquidity structure.

• Support budgeting forecasting and financial analysis as the company scales.

• Partner with operations on logistics supply chain inventory tracking and vendor management.

• Provide support on HR processes including payroll benefits administration and compliance.

• Collaborate with leadership to develop scalable systems and processes.

• Evaluate and implement improvements to financial and operational workflows.

• Lead accounting activities in QuickBooks with strong daily proficiency.

• Identify system enhancements or additional tools as needed for continued growth.

• Serve as a strategic partner and advisor to the CEO.

• Bring a builders mindset-proactively identifying opportunities proposing solutions and creating structure.

• Promote a culture of accountability continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.

• Proven experience as a Controller Assistant Controller or senior-level accounting professional.

• Strong in-depth QuickBooks experience (required).

• Experience independently completing monthly quarterly and annual close cycles.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP financial controls and cash-flow planning.

• Experience in a growth-stage or entrepreneurial environment strongly preferred.

• Exposure to Private Equity environments is a plus.

• Operational understanding of HR benefits logistics supply chain and vendor management preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to build processes-not just maintain existing ones.

• Growth-oriented proactive and comfortable expanding responsibilities over time.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to partner across departments.

• Must reside in the greater Minneapolis area.

• Build a finance function from the ground up.

• High visibility reporting directly to the CEO.

• Broad cross-functional exposure beyond traditional finance responsibilities.

• A culture that values initiative ownership and continuous improvement.

• Remote to start expected to shift to hybrid in Minneapolis as the team scales.