Vice President, Corporate Controller at Trystar Inc

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

275000.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, U.S. GAAP, SEC Reporting, SOX Compliance, Technical Accounting, PCAOB Standards, ERP Optimization, M&A Integration, Cost Accounting, Audit Management, Executive Leadership, Financial Infrastructure, Revenue Recognition, Lease Accounting, Strategic Planning

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Vice President, Corporate Controller JOB DESCRIPTION: Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar and wind powered by our own microgrid! Together, we are Trystar, where we power the future and nurture innovation for a brighter tomorrow. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we are in search of a Vice President, Corporate Controller based at our Burnsville, MN office. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across the Trystar enterprise. This role will build and lead a high-performing controllership organization while establishing the financial infrastructure, processes, and controls necessary to support Trystar’s continued growth and evolving governance requirements. The VP Corporate Controller will serve as a key partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, ensuring financial integrity and scalability as the organization grows toward $1B+ in revenue. We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of: Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived. Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right. Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success. Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity. Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness. Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive. Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way. In this role you will get to: * Lead and develop the enterprise controllership organization, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and technical accounting functions, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development. * Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and fully compliant reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with an eye toward evolving external reporting standards. * Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal controls framework over financial reporting, including documentation of key controls, risk assessments, and remediation plans sufficient to meet the highest governance and audit standards. * Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing the audit relationship and driving readiness for audits conducted under PCAOB standards, including preparation of SEC-quality financial statements and disclosures. * Provide authoritative technical accounting guidance on complex transactions including acquisitions, divestitures, lease accounting, revenue recognition, and equity-based compensation, ensuring proper treatment under U.S. GAAP and, where applicable, SEC regulations. * Drive ERP and financial systems optimization to support scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting processes across a multi-site manufacturing environment, partnering with IT and operations leadership on systems roadmap and implementation. * Partner with the CFO and executive leadership to support strategic initiatives including M&A integration, capital markets readiness, investor reporting, and board and audit committee communications. QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA designation required. * 15+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including significant time in a senior controllership or equivalent leadership role. * Demonstrated experience operating under SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance frameworks; prior public company experience strongly preferred. * Deep technical accounting expertise across U.S. GAAP, with specific experience in complex areas such as business combinations, lease accounting (ASC 842), and revenue recognition (ASC 606). * Experience managing external audit relationships under PCAOB standards, including improving compliance and documentation required for audits to those standards. * Proven track record of building, developing, and leading high-performing accounting teams in a high-growth, multi-site environment. * Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred; familiarity with cost accounting and over-time revenue recognition. * ERP implementation or optimization experience (Epicor, SAP, Oracle, or similar) in a manufacturing setting. * Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters for non-financial stakeholders, board members, and investors. * MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred; Big 4 or national accounting firm background a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls to support the organization's growth toward $1B+ in revenue. Lead the controllership organization and partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives, M&A integration, and external audit management.