Controller | PE Backed Retail | Hybrid - Minneapolis
Brilliant is working with a rapidly growing private equity backed retail company that is looking to bring on a high potential Controller to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up. This is a first time Controller opportunity for someone ready to take full ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and process improvement during a period of significant expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Build the company’s accounting infrastructure, policies, and procedures
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year end close with accuracy and efficiency
- Own GAAP reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting matters
- Establish internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Partner closely with the CEO and PE firm on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and strategic initiatives
- Lead and mentor a growing accounting team
- Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and PE stakeholders
- Support system upgrades, automation efforts, and overall scaling initiatives
- Provide timely financial insights to guide operational and strategic decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 6 plus years of progressive accounting experience (public plus industry blend preferred)
- Retail or consumer products background is a plus
- Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar financial systems
- Demonstrated success building processes, improving controls, or standing up an accounting function
- Strong GAAP and technical accounting foundation
- High initiative, hands on leadership approach, and ability to succeed in a fast growth, PE influenced environment