Controller
Looking to make an impact at a cutting-edge medical technology startup? This is an opportunity to join a lean, fast-moving organization where you will own the accounting function, work closely with leadership, and help build scalable financial processes during an exciting stage of growth.
The Controller will oversee the full accounting function for a growing early-stage medical device company. This is a highly hands-on role requiring a self-directed accounting professional who can independently manage the close process, maintain accurate financial reporting, and support leadership with board and investor reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, startup agility, and experience operating in a dynamic, evolving environment.
Worksite Location: This hybrid position is located in Plymouth, MN.
Salary Range: $110k - $140k + Bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with a company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Own and manage the full accounting function, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
· Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
· Manage QuickBooks as the primary accounting system and oversee AP workflows through Bill.com
· Perform and independently own all bank reconciliations and cash management activities
· Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and board/investor financial reporting
· Manage accounting for available-for-sale (AFS) securities under ASC 320, including OCI and unrealized gain/loss tracking
· Support audit readiness and external audit activities
· Track and allocate clinical trial costs, including CRO invoicing, accruals, and site payments
· Oversee R&D accounting and proper classification of expenses under ASC 730
· Support manufacturing and inventory accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM tracking, and overhead allocation
· Build and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures in a growing startup environment
· Assist with special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed
Required Skills & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or senior accounting capacity
· Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Bill.com required
· Demonstrated experience with available-for-sale (AFS) securities accounting under ASC 320
· Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes independently
· Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and GAAP accounting principles
· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and FP&A support
· Medical device industry experience strongly preferred
· Experience supporting manufacturing/COGS accounting environments preferred
· Highly self-directed with the ability to operate independently in a lean environment
About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let’s find your people, together.
Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite Location: This hybrid position is located in Plymouth, MN.
Salary Range: $110k - $140k + Bonus
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) with a company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Own and manage the full accounting function, including general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
· Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
· Manage QuickBooks as the primary accounting system and oversee AP workflows through Bill.com
· Perform and independently own all bank reconciliations and cash management activities
· Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and board/investor financial reporting
· Manage accounting for available-for-sale (AFS) securities under ASC 320, including OCI and unrealized gain/loss tracking
· Support audit readiness and external audit activities
· Track and allocate clinical trial costs, including CRO invoicing, accruals, and site payments
· Oversee R&D accounting and proper classification of expenses under ASC 730
· Support manufacturing and inventory accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM tracking, and overhead allocation
· Build and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting procedures in a growing startup environment
· Assist with special projects and strategic finance initiatives as needed
Required Skills & Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or senior accounting capacity
· Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Bill.com required
· Demonstrated experience with available-for-sale (AFS) securities accounting under ASC 320
· Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes independently
· Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and GAAP accounting principles
· Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and FP&A support
· Medical device industry experience strongly preferred
· Experience supporting manufacturing/COGS accounting environments preferred
· Highly self-directed with the ability to operate independently in a lean environment
About Versique
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.
Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.
We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.
Versique is proud to be an award-winning company, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.
Let’s find your people, together.
Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
#LI-RH1
#LI-hybrid