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Controller
<p>LMA (Lead, Manage, and</p><p>drive Accountability)</p><p>Provide strong leadership to the accounting team by setting</p><p> expectations, holding team members accountable, and fostering a culture of</p><p> ownership and excellence.</p><p>Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing finance</p><p> organization.</p><p>Ensure team alignment with company values, strategic objectives, and</p><p> compliance expectations.</p><p>Financial Reporting</p><p>and Close Process</p><p>Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring</p><p> accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or</p><p> applicable framework).</p><p>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management</p><p> reporting packages, and supporting schedules for leadership and the board.</p><p>Ensure account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals are</p><p> completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>Continuously improve the close process to reduce cycle time while</p><p> maintaining accuracy and control.</p><p>Internal Controls and</p><p>Compliance</p><p>Design, implement, and maintain a strong system of internal controls</p><p> over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure data</p><p> integrity.</p><p>Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other applicable</p><p> financial reporting standards and requirements.</p><p>Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax preparers,</p><p> and regulatory bodies; lead the annual audit process from planning through</p><p> completion.</p><p>Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements</p><p> and lead implementation of necessary changes to policy or process.</p><p>Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and workflows to</p><p> increase efficiency and scalability.</p><p>Budgeting,</p><p>Forecasting, and Financial Analysis</p><p>Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process,</p><p> partnering with department and business unit leaders.</p><p>Analyze financial results against budget and forecast, identifying</p><p> variances and providing actionable insights to leadership.</p><p>Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic</p><p> decision-making, capital planning, and business initiatives.</p><p>Cash Management and</p><p>Treasury Support</p><p>Monitor cash flow and working capital, providing visibility and</p><p> recommendations to the CFO.</p><p>Support banking relationships, debt covenant compliance, and</p><p> treasury activities as needed.</p><p>Required</p><p>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</p><p>CPA required or in progress; CPA strongly preferred.</p><p>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior</p><p> experience in a supervisory or leadership role.</p><p><br></p>
Document Control, Document Scanning, Scanning, Scanning Documents, Compiling Documents, Month End Close
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  • Milwaukee, WI
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>LMA (Lead, Manage, and</p><p>drive Accountability)</p><p>Provide strong leadership to the accounting team by setting</p><p> expectations, holding team members accountable, and fostering a culture of</p><p> ownership and excellence.</p><p>Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing finance</p><p> organization.</p><p>Ensure team alignment with company values, strategic objectives, and</p><p> compliance expectations.</p><p>Financial Reporting</p><p>and Close Process</p><p>Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring</p><p> accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or</p><p> applicable framework).</p><p>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management</p><p> reporting packages, and supporting schedules for leadership and the board.</p><p>Ensure account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals are</p><p> completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>Continuously improve the close process to reduce cycle time while</p><p> maintaining accuracy and control.</p><p>Internal Controls and</p><p>Compliance</p><p>Design, implement, and maintain a strong system of internal controls</p><p> over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure data</p><p> integrity.</p><p>Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other applicable</p><p> financial reporting standards and requirements.</p><p>Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax preparers,</p><p> and regulatory bodies; lead the annual audit process from planning through</p><p> completion.</p><p>Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements</p><p> and lead implementation of necessary changes to policy or process.</p><p>Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and workflows to</p><p> increase efficiency and scalability.</p><p>Budgeting,</p><p>Forecasting, and Financial Analysis</p><p>Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process,</p><p> partnering with department and business unit leaders.</p><p>Analyze financial results against budget and forecast, identifying</p><p> variances and providing actionable insights to leadership.</p><p>Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic</p><p> decision-making, capital planning, and business initiatives.</p><p>Cash Management and</p><p>Treasury Support</p><p>Monitor cash flow and working capital, providing visibility and</p><p> recommendations to the CFO.</p><p>Support banking relationships, debt covenant compliance, and</p><p> treasury activities as needed.</p><p>Required</p><p>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</p><p>CPA required or in progress; CPA strongly preferred.</p><p>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior</p><p> experience in a supervisory or leadership role.</p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

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