Freelance Remote Financial Controller Jobs in Minnesota

Are you an experienced Accounting Manager ready to advance into a Controller role? This is an exciting opportunity to make a broader impact by leading accounting operations, strengthening financial controls, partnering with business leaders, and helping drive strategic decision-making across the organization.

We're looking for a motivated finance professional who is eager to take the next step from managing the day-to-day accounting function to owning the financial integrity and reporting of the business. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, a passion for continuous improvement, and the leadership skills needed to build and develop high-performing teams.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
apg Solutions is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation. This is a newly created role with broad ownership across financial operations, reporting, and team leadership.

We are in the final stages of an ERP re-implementation and approaching go-live, making this an exciting opportunity for a Controller who can help lead the organization through transition, stabilization, and optimization of new systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a proven Controller who can step in immediately, lead with confidence, and drive both execution and continuous improvement in a complex, multi-entity, international environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Close, Reporting & Financial Oversight

• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes end-to-end 
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and clear communication of results 
• Develop and enhance reporting packages, KPIs, and business insights for leadership 
• Maintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules 

Audit, Controls & Compliance

• Lead the year-end audit and serve as primary liaison with external auditors 
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies 
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements 

International & Technical Accounting

• Oversee accounting for multiple entities, including international operations 
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations 
• Handle foreign currency accounting, consolidations, and related complexities 
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues as they arise 

Cash, Working Capital & Operational Finance

• Partner with Finance leadership on cash management, forecasting, and liquidity 
• Provide visibility into working capital, inventory, and cost drivers within a manufacturing environment 
• Support margin analysis and operational decision-making 

ERP & Systems Leadership

• Play a key leadership role in ERP go-live and post-implementation stabilization 
• Support testing validation, issue resolution, and process alignment during go-live 
• Drive adoption of new workflows, controls, and reporting structures 
• Identify and implement post-go-live improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity 
• Experience with Visual ERP is a plus 

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of in-office and remote (including international) accounting professionals 
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans 
• Operate as a “player-coach,” balancing leadership with hands-on execution 

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across accounting workflows 
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance to support business initiatives 
• Build scalable processes and infrastructure to support growth

Required

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior experience as a Controller (or equivalent role with full ownership of close and audit)
• Proven ability to independently lead month-end close and year-end audit processes
• Experience in multi-entity, international accounting environments
• Strong expertise in intercompany accounting, consolidations, and foreign currency
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success leading and developing teams, including remote/international staff

Preferred

• ERP implementation, go-live, or post-implementation stabilization experience
• Experience with Visual ERP
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Experience in a growing or evolving organization