Controller Jobs in Minnesota

Controller jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the Twin Cities metro, with additional hiring activity in Rochester and Duluth, where finance teams at organizations like UnitedHealth Group, Target, and Mayo Clinic consistently seek experienced candidates. The role draws demand across healthcare, retail, and manufacturing, with specialties in cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls commanding the most openings. Minnesota's corporate headquarters density and large nonprofit sector make it one of the more active markets in the Midwest for controllers at the assistant through VP level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles66
Top employerTEAM Industries
Top cityMinneapolis, MN
Cities hiring31
Work type63% On-site
Top industryRetail

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Cirrus Aircraft
Production Controller Master
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Production Controller Master
Cirrus Aircraft
Duluth, Minnesota
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$31.95 - $47.92/hr
Bachelor's degree

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CliftonLarsonAllen
CAAS - Controller (Logistics Industry) | Minneapolis, MN
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CAAS - Controller (Logistics Industry) | Minneapolis, MN
CliftonLarsonAllen
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$98k - $168k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services
Controller - Client Advisory
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Controller - Client Advisory
Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Customer Service
Customer Support
$90k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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Assistant Controller
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Assistant Controller
Keenfinity
Burnsville, Minnesota
Accounting
Audit
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
$95k - $110k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Appleton Area Health
Appleton, Minnesota
Program Management
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$96k - $139k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Controller Jobs by City in Minnesota

Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Minneapolis
17 jobs
Saint Paul
7 jobs
Bloomington
5 jobs
Edina
4 jobs
Saint Cloud
3 jobs
Duluth
2 jobs
Appleton
2 jobs
Woodbury
2 jobs
Brooklyn Park
2 jobs

Controller Job Market in Minnesota

A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

TEAM Industries
TEAM Industries5 open roles
CBRE
CBRE3 open roles
CliftonLarsonAllen
CliftonLarsonAllen3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Retail
  • Chemicals & Materials

What Minnesota Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across Minnesota.

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the Minnesota Board of Accountancy required
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive accounting or finance experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and financial reporting cycles
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls frameworks

Controller Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a controller in Minnesota?

Most Minnesota controller roles require a CPA license issued through the Minnesota Board of Accountancy, which administers the Uniform CPA Examination and requires a qualifying bachelor's degree with sufficient accounting credits. Candidates typically progress through senior accountant and accounting manager roles before reaching controller level. A master's degree in accounting or an MBA with a finance concentration strengthens competitiveness, particularly at Minnesota's large corporate headquarters and healthcare systems.

Which companies hire controllers in Minnesota?

Companies currently hiring controllers in Minnesota include TEAM Industries, CBRE, and CliftonLarsonAllen, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Minnesota's high concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and large regional healthcare organizations means controller demand is spread across industries including retail, financial services, and healthcare.

Which Minnesota cities have the most controller jobs?

Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Bloomington account for the largest share of controller openings in Minnesota. The Twin Cities metro drives the majority of postings given the density of corporate headquarters, regional banking institutions, and large nonprofit health systems, while Rochester's market is shaped significantly by Mayo Clinic and its affiliated suppliers and Rochester-based financial operations.

Are there remote controller jobs in Minnesota?

Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical roles, since controllers frequently oversee on-site accounting teams and close processes. About 37% of controller openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting a meaningful but selective shift. The portions of the role most suited to remote arrangements include financial reporting, budgeting oversight, and board-level analysis rather than day-to-day staff management.

How can I get hired as a controller in Minnesota with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a staff or senior accountant role within a Minnesota organization, building toward controller over several years. Large Twin Cities employers including Target, Allianz Life, and regional community banks hire accounting associates and entry-level financial analysts who rotate through reporting, reconciliation, and audit functions. Sitting for the CPA exam early and gaining exposure to ERP systems used in Minnesota industries signals readiness for advancement into controller-track positions.

Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in Minnesota?

You can find and apply to controller jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings updated regularly. Search the listings to see roles that match your experience level, preferred location, and industry focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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