3M

Controller (New Joint Venture)

3M$145K — $178K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or general business
  • Eight years of progressive accounting experience in leadership roles
  • Eight years of experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments
  • Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX)

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly close process for accurate financial reporting
  • Deliver financial insights to leadership and stakeholders
  • Lead a small team for accounting operations management
  • Manage multi-entity financials and ensure balance sheet integrity
  • Build and maintain internal controls aligned with US GAAP
  • Lead audit, tax, and banking relationships
  • Drive process improvements for efficiency and scalability
  • Provide financial analysis and decision support to the business

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be authorized
  • On-site work model in Monroe, NC
  • Potential for domestic/international travel (up to 10%)
  • Variety of programs supporting physical and financial well-being
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options
Full Job Description

Job Description:


Job Title – CorporateController(Scott Safety) (New Joint Venture)

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Position Summary

We are seeking a Controllerfor Scott Safetyto join this JV and play a critical role in building and leading the accounting function.This is a unique opportunity to build, lead, and shape the finance function within a newly formed, high-visibility Joint Venture. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, with the autonomy to drive impact and results.

What You’ll Do 

  • Own the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting 

  • Deliver financial reporting and insights to leadership and key stakeholders, including private equity partners 

  • Lead a small team supporting accounting operations, including cost accounting, AP, AR, and general ledger 

  • Manage multi-entity financials and ensure strong balance sheet integrity 

  • Build and maintain internal controls aligned with US GAAP and SOX 

  • Lead audit, tax, and banking relationships 

  • Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability 

  • Partner with the business to provide financial analysis and decision support 

  • Lead, develop, and coach a high-performing accounting team 

  • Collaborate on ERP upgrades and system improvements 

 

Your Skills and Expertise  

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or general business (completed and verified prior to start)
  • Eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Eight (8) years' experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Eight (8) years of strong background in cost accounting and inventory in a private, public, government or military environment
  • Eight (8) years of knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX) in a private, public, government or military environment

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and operate independently 
  • Hands-on approach with a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset 
  • Experience in a private equity-backed environment preferred 
  • CPA preferred; ERP implementation or M&A experience a plus 

Work location:

  • This role follows an on-site working model, requiring the employee to work at the Monroe (Charlotte), North Carolina 3M location

Travel: May include up to 10% domestic/international


Relocation Assistance: May be authorized


Supporting Your Well-being
3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size
and scope.
 


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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $145,676 - $178,049, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

All US-based 3M full time employees will need to sign an employee agreement as a condition of employment with 3M. This agreement lays out key terms on using 3M Confidential Information and Trade Secrets. It also has provisions discussing conflicts of interest and how inventions are assigned. Employees that are Job Grade 7 or equivalent and above may also have obligations to not compete against 3M or solicit its employees or customers, both during their employment, and for a period after they leave 3M.

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.

Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.

Pay & Benefits Overview: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/

About 3M

HighJump Software is a global provider of supply chain management software that streamlines the flow of inventory and information from supplier to store shelf. More than 4,500 customers worldwide have transformed their supply chains using HighJump Software. HighJump Software solutions for distribution and logistics, direct store delivery, trading partner connectivity, mobility and manufacturing include: warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, route accounting systems, manufacturing execution, mobile sales, ERP data collection and the TrueCommerce™ EDI Solutions Platform. Functionally rich and highly adaptable HighJump Software solutions support growing and evolving businesses in distribution, food and beverage, 3PL, retail, healthcare and consumer goods industries. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Choosing a career at 3M means more than just having a job. It means you’re part of a supportive and inclusive culture that values innovative thinking and collaborative growth. Our benefits package is designed to support the diverse needs of our employees, providing health, wellness, and financial security for you and your family.

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Learn more about 3M
Size
95,000 employees
Market Cap
$67.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$5.3 billion
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
Revenue
$32.1 billion
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