Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Why Protolabs?

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team that feels valued in the workplace. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to still apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any other characteristic. Diversity drives stronger teams and better products.

Hybrid role:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday based out of Headquarters in Maple Plain, MN.

The Corporate Controller is responsible for the global accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of accounting records, and implementation of comprehensive controls and budgets. The Controller ensures accurate, compliant reporting under GAAP, IFRS, and SEC standards, and manages external reporting, regulatory compliance, and timely filings with the SEC and other authorities.

You will:

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including designing an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, maintaining, and enforcing documented accounting policies and procedures.
• Issue timely and complete financial statements.
• Provide financial analyses as needed.
• Report the status of the financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions and financial reports.
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• File quarterly and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
• File complete and accurate statutory reports (specifically UK, Germany, and the Netherlands).
• Oversee Global Tax compliance.
• Oversee Global treasury and the management of a positive cash flow business model.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Manage relationships with third‑party service providers including external audit, internal audit, banking and tax.
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit.
• Prepare the annual report and corporate proxy materials.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• Recruit, select, orient, and train accounting staff.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees; plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, and professional societies.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Manage outsourced functions.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Active CPA
• 9+ years of accounting experience, preferably with a public company
• Financial leadership and management of an accounting function
• Experience with international subsidiaries and IFRS standards

• SEC reporting and compliance
• SOX/internal controls
• ERP system implementation or optimization
• Leading global teams across regions

• Deep understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and SEC regulations
• Expertise in financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls
• Strong command of financial systems, automation tools, and data analytics

• Ability to manage cross‑border finance operations
• Skilled in risk management, tax strategy, and treasury coordination
• Strategic thinker who can align financial operations with business goals

• Strong leadership and team‑building skills; able to develop and retain top talent
• Effective communicator with the ability to engage executive leadership, audit committees, and the Board of Directors
• Collaborative partner to the…