We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for contract opportunity based in Holman, WI. This role will guide core accounting operations, deliver reliable reporting, and support business decisions with strong financial analysis in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement while partnering effectively with operational and executive leaders. Responsibilities:• Direct the full accounting function to ensure dependable financial reporting and consistent support for leadership and key stakeholders.• Manage core financial activities such as payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and general ledger oversight while maintaining orderly day-to-day operations.• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and deliver financial statements, management summaries, and variance reporting on schedule.• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including job costing, labor and overhead allocation, work-in-progress tracking, and cost of goods sold accuracy.• Supervise inventory accounting practices by coordinating cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, reconciliations, and valuation controls.• Drive annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting efforts in partnership with department leaders to measure performance against financial targets.• Evaluate operating results, margins, cash flow, and capital spending to provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decisions.• Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate audit and tax support activities with external partners.• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, document financial procedures, and support enhancements to reporting tools and finance systems.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment. • Strong background in GAAP accounting, financial reporting, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close management. • Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting, job costing, inventory valuation, and work-in-progress accounting. • Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis to support business planning. • Knowledge of compliance requirements, internal controls, audit coordination, and financial process documentation. • Ability to manage cash flow considerations, monitor financial performance, and communicate insights to senior leadership. • Proven leadership skills with the ability to partner across departments and guide accounting operations effectively. • MBA or other advanced finance or accounting education is preferred.

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Minnetonka, MN
onsite
Temporary / Contract
63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for contract opportunity based in Holman, WI. This role will guide core accounting operations, deliver reliable reporting, and support business decisions with strong financial analysis in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, compliance, and process improvement while partnering effectively with operational and executive leaders. Responsibilities:• Direct the full accounting function to ensure dependable financial reporting and consistent support for leadership and key stakeholders.• Manage core financial activities such as payables, receivables, payroll coordination, and general ledger oversight while maintaining orderly day-to-day operations.• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities and deliver financial statements, management summaries, and variance reporting on schedule.• Oversee manufacturing and cost accounting processes, including job costing, labor and overhead allocation, work-in-progress tracking, and cost of goods sold accuracy.• Supervise inventory accounting practices by coordinating cycle counts, physical inventory reviews, reconciliations, and valuation controls.• Drive annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting efforts in partnership with department leaders to measure performance against financial targets.• Evaluate operating results, margins, cash flow, and capital spending to provide actionable insights that support strategic and operational decisions.• Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate audit and tax support activities with external partners.• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, document financial procedures, and support enhancements to reporting tools and finance systems.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z