We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in a Long-term Contract position. This role will provide leadership across core accounting and finance activities, supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial reporting, cost accounting, and month-end close, along with the ability to collaborate confidently with teams in both domestic and international settings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct accounting activities across U.S. and international operations, guiding team members and ensuring consistent, accurate financial results.<br>• Oversee monthly and periodic close processes, including review of balance sheet activity, reconciliations, and overall reporting accuracy.<br>• Provide leadership for product costing and inventory valuation, helping strengthen cost controls and improve reliability of manufacturing financial data.<br>• Prepare and review consolidated financial reporting, including analysis of profit performance, gross margin trends, and key operating variances.<br>• Manage cash positioning, banking relationships, payment approvals, investment activity, and broader treasury-related responsibilities.<br>• Support foreign currency and risk management activities, including coordination of insurance-related financial oversight.<br>• Enhance accounting processes through improved controls, reporting tools, and technology-driven efficiencies, including work connected to D365 and automation efforts.<br>• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders on compliance matters, documentation, and finance-related support for strategic initiatives such as due diligence.

<p>• CPA required or relevant years of experience</p><p>• Demonstrated experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within a manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and month-end close management.</p><p>• Hands-on expertise in cost accounting, including COGS analysis, product costing, and inventory-related accounting.</p><p>• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and their application in a multi-entity business structure.</p><p>• Experience overseeing cash management and working with banking and treasury processes.</p><p>• Exposure to ERP systems, with D365 experience considered valuable for this assignment.</p><p>• Ability to work effectively with global teams and communicate professionally across diverse business partners.</p><p>• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.</p>

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