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Controller | Finance & Business Operations

Join a Growing Leader in Innovative Print, Direct Mail, Marketing & Manufacturing Solutions

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Full-Time

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Build More Than Financial Reports... Help Build the Future.

If you're the type of financial professional who enjoys solving complex business challenges, improving operational performance, leading talented people, and helping a growing company become even stronger… we'd like to meet you.

At Visions, Inc., finance is much more than balancing numbers. It is a strategic partner to every department in our organization. Every decision we make—from investing in new technologies and improving operational efficiency to enhancing the customer experience—is supported by accurate financial insight, disciplined planning, and exceptional leadership.

We're looking for an experienced Controller who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys working alongside talented professionals who share a commitment to quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career with an established and growing company where your ideas matter, your leadership is valued, and your contributions directly influence the future success of the organization.

About Visions, Inc.

Visions, Inc. is one of the Upper Midwest's premier providers of:

• Commercial Printing
• Direct Mail Solutions
• Creative Marketing Services
• Variable Data Communications
• Packaging & Fulfillment
• Custom Manufacturing
• Large Format Graphics
• Promotional Solutions
• Integrated Marketing Support

For decades, our customers have trusted us to solve complex communication and production challenges. From Fortune 500 corporations to healthcare organizations, manufacturers, financial institutions, educational organizations, nonprofit organizations, and growing businesses, our clients rely on us because we consistently deliver exceptional quality, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

But what truly sets Visions apart isn't simply what we produce...

It's how we serve.

Our mission is simple: To make a difference in people's lives and businesses.

• Every project is an opportunity to build trust.
• Every interaction is an opportunity to exceed expectations.
• Every employee plays an important role in creating an exceptional customer experience.

We believe great companies are built by people who genuinely care about one another, work together, embrace challenges, pursue excellence, and continually look for better ways to serve customers.

That philosophy drives everything we do.

Why This Opportunity Is Different:

This isn't a traditional Controller position focused solely on accounting. This is an opportunity to become an influential business leader.

You'll work closely with executive leadership while helping guide the financial direction of a growing organization. You'll have the opportunity to improve systems, strengthen financial controls, mentor a talented accounting team, enhance operational efficiency, support strategic initiatives, and help shape the future of the company.

You'll partner with leaders throughout Sales, Operations, Customer Experience, Production, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Project Management, and Human Resources to improve profitability while helping deliver an exceptional customer experience.

If you enjoy building systems, improving processes, leading people, solving problems, and making organizations stronger, you'll feel right at home.

What You'll Do:

As Controller, you'll lead the daily financial operations of the company while ensuring accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement across our finance organization. Your responsibilities will include:

Financial Leadership:

• Lead and mentor the Accounting Assistant, Billing & Accounts Receivable Specialist, and Staff Accountant/Payroll Administrator.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Establish departmental goals, priorities, and measurable performance standards.

Financial Management:

• Oversee all accounting operations including:
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• General Ledger
• Payroll
• Bank Reconciliations
• Collections
• Expense Reporting
• Sales Tax Compliance
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger analysis.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Provide meaningful financial analysis that supports business growth.
• Monitor profitability and identify opportunities to improve operational performance.
• Assist executive leadership with financial modeling and strategic planning.
• Manage cash flow and optimize the timing of vendor payments.

Operational Excellence:

• Oversee inventory accounting and month-end inventory reconciliation.
• Manage pricing methodologies and job costing systems.
• Evaluate financial systems and recommend process improvements.
• Improve workflows that increase efficiency, responsiveness, and profitability.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls.

Compliance & Quality:

• Coordinate external financial audits.
• Conduct internal audits supporting our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System and SOC 2 compliance requirements.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures remain current and effective.
• Help maintain the integrity and security of company financial information.

Human Resources Support:

• Partner with executive leadership and our HR consulting team on selected HR initiatives.
• Oversee payroll and commission administration.
• Support employee development and organizational growth initiatives.

The Ideal Candidate:

• You're someone who enjoys being challenged.
• You naturally look for ways to improve systems, simplify processes, eliminate waste, and make organizations stronger.
• You don't simply report financial information...
• You interpret it.
• You ask questions.
• You identify opportunities.
• You help leadership make better decisions.
• You enjoy working with people as much as working with numbers and understand that exceptional businesses are built through collaboration across every department.
• You're confident enough to lead, humble enough to listen, and motivated by helping others succeed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience supervising and developing employees
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working within ERP systems
• High attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Preferred Experience:

We're especially interested in candidates with experience in:

• Manufacturing accounting
• Job costing and pricing systems
• Inventory accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Continuous process improvement
• ERP implementation or optimization
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
• SOC 2 or similar compliance environments
• Digital printing, manufacturing, or production operations
• Financial dashboard development and KPI reporting

What Success Looks Like:

The successful Controller will help Visions:

• Improve financial visibility across the organization
• Increase operational efficiency
• Strengthen internal controls
• Enhance profitability
• Support continued growth
• Develop future financial leaders
• Improve responsiveness across departments
• Deliver exceptional service to both internal and external customers

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At Visions, you'll discover a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

We believe in:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Continuous Learning
• Quality Without Compromise
• Exceptional Customer Service

Our employees are encouraged to share ideas, solve problems, improve processes, and help shape the future of the company.

• We celebrate initiative.
• We value leadership at every level.
• We recognize that our greatest competitive advantage isn't our equipment... It's our people.

Build Your Future with Visions:

If you're looking for more than just another accounting position...

If you're ready to help lead a growing, innovative organization where your expertise will influence strategic decisions, improve operations, strengthen customer relationships, and make a meaningful impact every day...

We invite you to join the Visions team.

Together, we'll continue creating exceptional experiences, building lasting customer partnerships, and making a difference in people's lives and businesses.

Bring your leadership. Bring your expertise. Bring your passion for excellence.

Join Visions, Inc. Where financial leadership helps drive innovation, growth, and extraordinary customer experiences.

Visions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Learn more at: www.visionsfirst.com