Corporate Controller Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Controller

Brookfield, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
- USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide strong financial stewardship for the organization in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening controls, and delivering reliable financial information that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: • Guide and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, mentoring staff, and promoting accountability across the department. • Direct accounts receivable, credit, and collections activities to support healthy cash flow and consistent customer account management. • Protect company assets and ensure financial records are maintained accurately, securely, and in accordance with established standards. • Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support compliance and operational efficiency. • Manage treasury-related activities, oversee payroll accuracy, and administer the company’s 401(k) benefit plan responsibilities. • Serve as the primary owner of the Sage Intacct general ledger structure and chart of accounts, optimizing system use to improve reporting visibility and business insight. • Lead the monthly close cycle, coordinate the annual audit with external auditors, and prepare required information for income tax filings in partnership with outside accounting advisors. • Work closely with FP& A leadership on forecasting, annual budgeting, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis while partnering with department leaders to track spending against plan. • Provide leadership with timely, actionable financial insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting team. • Carry out additional finance and accounting priorities as business needs evolve.
2026-10-15T15:38:42Z

Controller

Wauwatosa, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Controller to oversee the financial health of a multi-location organization in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. This onsite position will direct core accounting activities, deliver timely and accurate financial reporting, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The role also works closely with leadership across operations to strengthen controls, improve performance, and guide budgeting and cash management efforts. Responsibilities: • Direct the organization’s day-to-day accounting function, including payables, receivables, ledger activity, payroll coordination, and routine financial reporting. • Lead monthly and annual close activities and produce reliable financial statements for management review and planning purposes. • Monitor liquidity, maintain banking partnerships, and administer corporate card activity to support effective cash management. • Drive the annual budget and forecast process for multiple locations, review financial results against plan, and recommend adjustments where needed. • Collaborate with operational leaders to assess revenue trends, labor spending, overhead costs, and margin performance across the business. • Establish and maintain financial policies and internal controls that protect company assets and promote accurate reporting. • Oversee compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax obligations, and regulatory reporting requirements. • Manage external audit coordination and guide billing and collections activities, including third-party reimbursement processes when applicable. • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while translating financial results into clear guidance for non-financial stakeholders. • Support acquisitions, business integrations, system implementations, process enhancements, and reviews of insurance coverage as needed.
2026-11-05T04:48:43Z

Controller

Oconomowoc, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Controller to provide strong financial leadership for an industrial organization in Oconomowoc. This role will guide accounting and operational finance activities, deliver meaningful analysis to leadership, and help drive sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with manufacturing finance knowledge and a practical, collaborative approach to supporting performance and growth. Responsibilities:• Act as a key finance partner to executive and operations leaders, offering insight that supports strategic and day-to-day decision-making.• Prepare, review, and interpret monthly financial results, including statements, operating trends, and performance metrics for leadership review.• Manage the budgeting cycle, regular forecasts, and longer-term financial plans to align resources with business objectives.• Evaluate results against targets, highlight risks or gaps, and recommend actions to improve financial and operational performance.• Oversee product costing and standard cost practices, ensuring reliable valuation methods across manufacturing activities.• Analyze production-related variances such as labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness.• Lead the accounting function, including oversight of payables, receivables, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, and general ledger processes.• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess margins, profitability, capital investments, process improvements, and other initiatives that affect business performance.• Support upgrades to financial processes and systems when needed, with a focus on efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness.
2026-10-15T21:21:58Z

VP/Director of Finance

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee accounting operations and guide financial planning for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role works closely with executive leadership to turn financial results into practical business decisions, while maintaining strong reporting, controls, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on management style, sound technical expertise, and the ability to strengthen processes, support teams, and drive measurable performance improvements. Responsibilities: • Direct the day-to-day work of finance, accounting, and payroll functions, setting priorities and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy. • Coach and develop team members by establishing performance expectations, promoting accountability, and building a collaborative department culture. • Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation. • Prepare and evaluate financial statements, cash flow analyses, and leadership reports to support informed decision-making. • Manage the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts in partnership with department leaders across the organization. • Analyze operating results, labor spending, revenue patterns, and project profitability to identify trends and recommend corrective action. • Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial documentation to protect assets and reduce organizational risk. • Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of required schedules and responses. • Support financial systems enhancements, process improvements, and staff training initiatives that increase efficiency and reporting quality. • Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, clients, and business partners on strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational planning.
2026-10-21T21:28:44Z

Accounting Manager

Germantown, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
- USD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join a growing finance team in Washington County, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in overseeing accurate financial records, managing the monthly close cycle, and ensuring the organization meets financial reporting and compliance expectations within a public-company environment. The role offers strong visibility to leadership, opportunities to improve accounting processes, and the ability to lead and develop a team while supporting the organization's continued growth. For immediate consideration, call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect with me on LinkedIn. All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below, feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration, and I look forward to helping you. God Bless! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.</li><li>Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, including analysis of account activity and variances.</li><li>Review accruals, account classifications, and expense treatment to ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable standards.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, and aging reports.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and accounting discrepancies.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and support external audits by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and coordinating compliance testing.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership and other departments to support reporting requirements, business decisions, and organizational objectives.</li></ul>
2026-10-21T20:04:12Z

Associate

Volo, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. Essential Job ResponsibilitiesShall consist of, but are not limited to the following:<ul><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements and reporting packages with required supporting documentation for all assigned entities by due dates</li><li>Maintain, review and analyze general ledger accounts in connection with financial reporting processes</li><li>Perform analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts to identify irregularities</li><li>Ensure that all bank accounts are reconciled daily and follow-up on reconciling items on a timely basis</li><li>Calculate and post expense accruals with high level of accuracy</li><li>Maintaining amortization schedules and recording of accruals</li><li>Responsible for the preparation of the balance sheet reconciliations for assigned properties</li><li>Reconcile and process intercompany transactions on a monthly basis</li><li>Prepare all monthly property management fee calculations and posting charges to respective properties</li><li>Manage, reconcile and process AP transactions</li><li>Assist the Controller with preparation of monthly cashflow tracking and annual budgets</li></ul>
2026-10-09T15:28:45Z

CFO

Gurnee, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
250000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000 base plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Relocation assistance is an option. To apply to this role please send your resume to [email protected] Time to bust out the sweaters and ditch the job that doesn’t pay you what you’re worth. SUMMARY: Responsible for the effective management, operation, results and strategic advancement of the Finance, Accounting, and Operations departments. Job Description: <ul><li>Manages the overall financial activities of the financial institution, including the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, asset liability management, investing and budgeting</li><li>Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives</li><li>Prepares all credit union financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state regulatory laws for financial reporting</li><li>Produces all financial and statistical reports for presentation to the Board of Directors</li><li>Provides management with analysis and advice on the financial implications of business activities</li><li>Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget along with financial forecasting</li><li>Provides CEO with recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities</li><li>Manages and optimizes the organization’s investment portfolio in order to achieve the organizational investment goals of liquidity, safety and return</li><li>Oversees and manages the preparation and submission of the 5300 Call Report</li><li>Prepares monthly reports and analysis to the ALCO committee</li><li>Reports financial results at monthly board meetings</li><li>Supervises the budget for the Finance, Accounting, and Operations departments to ensure they are consistent with the overall strategic plan and budget of the credit union</li><li>Negotiates significant vendor contracts and completes the vendor management process </li></ul>
2026-11-02T17:28:38Z

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