We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for the division in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership while overseeing core accounting activities, financial controls, reporting, and cash flow performance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build an accountable, service-oriented team that supports both daily execution and long-term business objectives. Responsibilities: • Lead the division’s finance and accounting operations, setting a strong example through accountability, collaboration, and high attention to detail. • Recruit, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, aligning responsibilities and structure to support efficiency, growth, and consistent performance. • Define performance expectations, review results regularly, and promote a culture centered on ownership, continuous improvement, and responsive internal service. • Partner closely with operations leadership to monitor financial and operational results, address issues proactively, and help achieve key business targets. • Oversee customer billing and cash application activities, including compliance with customer-directed supplier portal requirements and invoicing procedures. • Direct accounts receivable and collections efforts to improve cash flow, reduce aging balances, resolve billing discrepancies, and track relevant performance indicators. • Maintain required supplier portal documentation, such as insurance certificates and corporate records, to ensure timely compliance with customer standards. • Manage subcontractor payment activities within strict deadlines while coordinating with other locations on billing, collections, payables, and reporting needs. • Support audits, internal control reviews, and financial reporting requirements by working with corporate accounting on compliance matters, findings, and follow-up actions. • Contribute to process improvement, accounting policy documentation, cost analysis, and strategic planning related to spending patterns, cash management, and business risk.

• Proven experience in a controllership or senior accounting leadership role. • Strong knowledge of month-end close processes, financial reporting, and internal controls. • Background in cost accounting, including manufacturing cost accounting principles. • Experience managing accounts receivable, collections, invoicing, and cash application functions. • Ability to lead, coach, and evaluate accounting staff in a performance-driven environment. • Familiarity with audit support, compliance documentation, and cross-functional business partnership. • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to deadlines and accuracy.

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Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for the division in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership while overseeing core accounting activities, financial controls, reporting, and cash flow performance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build an accountable, service-oriented team that supports both daily execution and long-term business objectives. Responsibilities: • Lead the division’s finance and accounting operations, setting a strong example through accountability, collaboration, and high attention to detail. • Recruit, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, aligning responsibilities and structure to support efficiency, growth, and consistent performance. • Define performance expectations, review results regularly, and promote a culture centered on ownership, continuous improvement, and responsive internal service. • Partner closely with operations leadership to monitor financial and operational results, address issues proactively, and help achieve key business targets. • Oversee customer billing and cash application activities, including compliance with customer-directed supplier portal requirements and invoicing procedures. • Direct accounts receivable and collections efforts to improve cash flow, reduce aging balances, resolve billing discrepancies, and track relevant performance indicators. • Maintain required supplier portal documentation, such as insurance certificates and corporate records, to ensure timely compliance with customer standards. • Manage subcontractor payment activities within strict deadlines while coordinating with other locations on billing, collections, payables, and reporting needs. • Support audits, internal control reviews, and financial reporting requirements by working with corporate accounting on compliance matters, findings, and follow-up actions. • Contribute to process improvement, accounting policy documentation, cost analysis, and strategic planning related to spending patterns, cash management, and business risk.
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

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