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Controller
Posted: 10/10/2025
2025-10-10
2026-01-09
Employment Type:
Permanent
Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 28561
Pay Rate: 120,000
Job Description
Title: Controller
Location: Fairmont, MN
Job Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Industry: Agribusiness & Food Distribution
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About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations for a well-established company in the agribusiness and food distribution sector. This organization plays a critical role in the food supply chain, with operations spanning production, logistics, and distribution. The Controller will be based in Fairmont, MN, overseeing a dynamic finance team and supporting strategic financial initiatives across multiple business units.
This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Finance, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence.
Job Description
As Controller, you will be responsible for:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Benefits
This company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and access to additional voluntary benefits and wellness resources.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
Location: Fairmont, MN
Job Type: Permanent/Direct-Hire
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
Industry: Agribusiness & Food Distribution
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About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations for a well-established company in the agribusiness and food distribution sector. This organization plays a critical role in the food supply chain, with operations spanning production, logistics, and distribution. The Controller will be based in Fairmont, MN, overseeing a dynamic finance team and supporting strategic financial initiatives across multiple business units.
This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to the VP of Finance, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy, ensure compliance, and drive operational excellence.
Job Description
As Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Leading the preparation and review of monthly and year-end financial statements.
- Maintaining internal controls and procedures to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Overseeing fleet management, including vehicle purchases, sales, and repair approvals.
- Reviewing and approving employee expense reports and general payables.
- Supervising a team of 8 direct reports across accounting and finance functions.
- Managing core accounting processes: accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, and inventory.
- Collaborating with corporate accounting and tax teams on banking and cash flow projections.
- Supporting budget development, financial forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Coordinating external audits with third-party firms.
- Handling general office operations and facilities-related issues.
- Assisting the Credit Team in analyzing customer financial statements.
- Leading year-end closing processes, including inventory observations.
- Providing support to the VP of Finance on various financial matters.
- Supervising the Assistant Controller, including oversight of fixed assets, tax filings, and detailed financial statement preparation.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a mix of public (audit) and private company experience.
- Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams and processes.
- Willingness to travel 10–15% to distribution centers.
- Experience in both public accounting (3–4 years) and private industry.
- Exposure to shared services environments (finance, risk management, tax).
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Enforce or M3.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting beyond cost accounting.
Benefits
This company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and access to additional voluntary benefits and wellness resources.
How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
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