Controller bei Plunkett's Pest Control

Description

You probably never thought about working for a pest control company, but it may be exactly what you are looking for!

About Plunkett’s:

Plunkett’s is a solid, family-owned business established in 1915 – celebrating over 100 years of continued growth! Our service area covers 24 states, with headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Our 800+ employees receive competitive wages and rewards, fantastic benefits, a company-sponsored retirement program, continuous training, and career development. If you are a high-performing, creative content-generating machine and love diving into the story that the data can tell us, this position could be for you! 

Our Core Four Values:

We live by our Core Four, and you will too:

1. Leave No Doubt You Care – Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
2. Own It – Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
3. Grow to Control Our Destiny – Seek opportunities to grow your route and re-sell our value every time.
4. Shape our Legacy – Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

Position Description:

We are a $130M and growing organization seeking a Controller with mid-range tenure to oversee core accounting operations, drive process improvements, and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports decision-making across the business. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Manage and mentor accounting team members, including the Senior Tax Accountant and AP Manager, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead and manage the monthly closing process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting operations, reporting, and system integrations to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial results at a regional level, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives.
• Guide the transition to accrual recognition for material costs; play a key role in integrating data from three systems into a cohesive and accurate financial output.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to support financial planning and ongoing forecast tracking, ensuring performance is measured against expectations and actionable insights are provided.
• Leverage Sage ERP to generate actionable financial insights tailored for executives, operational managers, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee processes to ensure accurate fleet-related financial data is captured and utilized to manage vehicle costs.
• Manage the annual insurance renewal process and oversee the handling of liability claims throughout the year.
• Payroll Oversight: Over time, assume responsibility for overseeing payroll execution in Paylocity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless coordination with HR as well as overseeing the annual 401K audit.  

Requirements

Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• 7–12 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• BA in Accounting 
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead month-end close processes and produce accurate, actionable financial statements.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and systems integration.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Preferred Requirements:

• CPA or lapsed CPA designation preferred.  
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and variance/forecast tracking.
• Familiarity with Paylocity payroll systems (or ability to quickly learn and apply).
• Experience with Sage ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The ability to lift and carry up to 10lbs
• Sitting for long periods of time; occasionally bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching
• Read printed materials and a computer screen
• Stamina needed to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions
• You must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and telephone
• Communicates through telephone conversations, face-to-face interactions, texts, and email

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to play an integral role in shaping financial operations and driving efficiency in a growing, complex organization.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.