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Trissential · 4 hours ago

Program Financial Controller

Minneapolis, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$133K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

Trissential is seeking a Program Financial Controller to lead disciplined financial governance across complex, high-impact programs. This role involves shaping financial decisions, ensuring financial integrity, and driving value realization while managing a team of analysts.

Consulting

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish and enforce program finance governance and internal controls across all workstreams

Build and maintain an integrated portfolio budget and rolling forecast, highlighting risks and opportunities

Manage financial baselines and change control, ensuring alignment with program objectives

Lead month-end close activities and maintain an audit-ready documentation trail

Deliver leadership reporting on budget vs. actuals, run-rate, contingency, and benefits progress

Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to guide scope, timing, and sourcing decisions

Oversee vendor and contract financials in partnership with Procurement

Align with Corporate Finance and Controllership on accounting treatment and reporting standards

Coach and develop a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality outputs

Qualification

BudgetingForecastingVariance analysisFinance governanceERP transformationsMonth-end closeAudit-ready documentationPeople leadershipValue realizationProcess automationRegulated environmentsAdvanced degreeCommunication skills

Required

5–7+ years of experience in finance, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and change control for large transformation programs

Proven ability to establish finance governance and internal controls across multiple workstreams

Familiarity with ERP-led transformations and multi-vendor portfolios

Experience with month-end close and maintaining audit-ready documentation

Strong communication and influence skills with senior stakeholders

Demonstrated people leadership experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Preferred

Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CMA, MBA)

Experience in regulated or asset-intensive environments

Knowledge of benefits tracking and value realization

Ability to simplify and automate finance processes

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching.

Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work.

Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities.

Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth.