{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9fd502583138a25aec0a7043","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9fd502583138a25aec0a7043","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9fd502583138a25aec0a7043","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Be yourself at Protolabs\nStudies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.\n\nWhy Protolabs?\nWe are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.\n\nJoin our team as an\nAssistant Controller!\nThis is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN.\n\nThe Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leadership role within the Global Controllership organization, reporting directly to the Controller. This individual will serve as a strategic partner in overseeing corporate accounting operations, treasury, the integrity of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and internal control environment under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The Assistant Corporate Controller will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading the monthly and quarterly close processes, and championing continuous improvement initiatives across the global controllership function.\n\nThis role is ideal for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, publicly traded manufacturing environment and is passionate about building scalable processes, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring best-in-class financial governance.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\nOversee preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy disclosures).\nEnsure consolidated financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.\nMonitor and implement new accounting standards and SEC guidance.\nPrepare Audit Committee materials and communicate key financial, accounting, and control updates.\nLead relationships with external auditors and manage quarterly and annual audit activities.\nDirect monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across global entities.\nOversee corporate accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.\nManage global consolidations, foreign currency translation, elimination entries, and segment reporting.\nOversee treasury operations, banking relationships, cash management, and investment activities.\nLead SOX compliance efforts, including internal control design, testing, assessment, and remediation.\nPartner with internal audit and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment and regulatory compliance.\nDrive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.\nImplement technology solutions and best practices to modernize accounting and financial reporting processes.\nLead, develop, and mentor accounting team members while supporting succession planning and organizational growth.\nServe as a key backup and successor to the Global Corporate Controller.\nSupport M&A activities, complex technical accounting matters, strategic finance initiatives, and special projects.\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree in Accounting, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree valued.\nActive CPA license preferred.\n10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in a publicly traded company environment.\n5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.\nSignificant experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings) and U.S. GAAP technical accounting.\nDemonstrated experience with SOX compliance, including design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).\nExperience in a manufacturing, industrial, or consumer goods environment strongly preferred.\nPublic accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) preferred.\nDeep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance frameworks.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts, including cost accounting, inventory management, standard costing, and margin analysis.\nProven ability to lead financial close processes and manage complex, multi-entity consolidations.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a strong attention to detail.\nDemonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and implement process automation.\nOutstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.\nStrong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.\nWhat's In It For You:\nWe offer a competitive salary and total rewards package\nWe offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:\nHealth Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nHealth Savings Account (including employer contributions)\nDental and Vision\nBasic and Supplemental Life Insurance\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nPaid caregiver leave\nUnlimited PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours\n401k with company match and immediate vest\nEmployee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate\nMatching grants through Protolabs foundation\nAnd More!\nProtolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.\nProto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.\n\nProto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nPhysical Demands:\nWhile performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\nWork Environment:\nIndoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.\n\nWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. 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It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.\n\nJoin our team as an\nAssistant Controller!\nThis is a HYBRID role - onsite Tuesday-Thursday in Maple Plain, MN.\n\nThe Assistant Corporate Controller is a key leadership role within the Global Controllership organization, reporting directly to the Controller. This individual will serve as a strategic partner in overseeing corporate accounting operations, treasury, the integrity of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations, and internal control environment under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX). The Assistant Corporate Controller will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence, leading the monthly and quarterly close processes, and championing continuous improvement initiatives across the global controllership function.\n\nThis role is ideal for a technically strong accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, publicly traded manufacturing environment and is passionate about building scalable processes, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring best-in-class financial governance.\n\nWhat You Will Do:\nOversee preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy disclosures).\nEnsure consolidated financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.\nMonitor and implement new accounting standards and SEC guidance.\nPrepare Audit Committee materials and communicate key financial, accounting, and control updates.\nLead relationships with external auditors and manage quarterly and annual audit activities.\nDirect monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across global entities.\nOversee corporate accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.\nManage global consolidations, foreign currency translation, elimination entries, and segment reporting.\nOversee treasury operations, banking relationships, cash management, and investment activities.\nLead SOX compliance efforts, including internal control design, testing, assessment, and remediation.\nPartner with internal audit and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment and regulatory compliance.\nDrive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems enhancements to improve efficiency and scalability.\nImplement technology solutions and best practices to modernize accounting and financial reporting processes.\nLead, develop, and mentor accounting team members while supporting succession planning and organizational growth.\nServe as a key backup and successor to the Global Corporate Controller.\nSupport M&A activities, complex technical accounting matters, strategic finance initiatives, and special projects.\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; Master's degree in Accounting, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree valued.\nActive CPA license preferred.\n10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in a publicly traded company environment.\n5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.\nSignificant experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K filings) and U.S. GAAP technical accounting.\nDemonstrated experience with SOX compliance, including design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).\nExperience in a manufacturing, industrial, or consumer goods environment strongly preferred.\nPublic accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm) preferred.\nDeep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance frameworks.\nStrong understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts, including cost accounting, inventory management, standard costing, and margin analysis.\nProven ability to lead financial close processes and manage complex, multi-entity consolidations.\nExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a strong attention to detail.\nDemonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and implement process automation.\nOutstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.\nStrong leadership capabilities with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.\nWhat's In It For You:\nWe offer a competitive salary and total rewards package\nWe offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:\nHealth Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan\nFlexible Spending Accounts\nHealth Savings Account (including employer contributions)\nDental and Vision\nBasic and Supplemental Life Insurance\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\nPaid caregiver leave\nUnlimited PTO + Wellness + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours\n401k with company match and immediate vest\nEmployee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate\nMatching grants through Protolabs foundation\nAnd More!\nProtolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications.\nProto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities. Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.\n\nProto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer\n\nPhysical Demands:\nWhile performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.\nWork Environment:\nIndoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration. 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