We are looking for an experienced Sr. Cost Analyst to join our team in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. This role requires a strategic thinker who can transform data into actionable insights and collaborate across multiple levels of the organization. You will play a key part in driving financial performance, streamlining processes, and supporting operational excellence.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members across all levels of the plant, earning trust and a place in both formal and informal discussions.<br>• Provide coaching and leadership while embodying company values to inspire members in achieving business goals.<br>• Analyze data to uncover trends, drivers, and opportunities for improvement, presenting insights in a clear and actionable manner.<br>• Develop and utilize dashboards to transform complex financial data into relatable messages that align with business themes.<br>• Support forecasting and annual budgeting processes, ensuring alignment and efficiency across facility and company-wide procedures.<br>• Monitor cost-saving initiatives to ensure current and future goals are met effectively.<br>• Collaborate with Multi-Site Plant Controllers to assess new business opportunities and provide insights for capital projects and productivity improvements.<br>• Identify and implement best practices across network facilities to optimize performance.<br>• Establish procedures and controls to ensure accurate product costing and reliable inventory management.
<p>Robert Half is currently searching for an experienced Product Manager with expertise in power distribution and data center infrastructure for our client in Wisconsin. This is a <strong>Direct Hire </strong>position with our client, offering remote flexibility for the right person.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑visibility product leadership role focused on building and scaling power distribution solutions for mission‑critical data center environments, including co‑location and AI data centers. The Product Manager owns the front end of the product development lifecycle, identifying market opportunities, shaping product strategy, translating customer needs into clear requirements, and driving offerings from concept through launch.</p><p><br></p><p>This role has broad exposure across strategy, engineering, marketing, sales, and customers. You will work closely with leadership and cross‑functional teams to define where the product portfolio goes next, how quickly it gets there, and how effectively it delivers value to customers and the business.</p><p><br></p><p>The title and scope may flex between Product Manager and Senior Product Manager depending on experience. The priority is finding the right person with the right mix of technical understanding, product leadership, and customer insight, with scope and level aligned to demonstrated capability.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Be Responsible For</p><ul><li>Own the Product Development Process (PDP) for new and evolving power distribution products, from early concept through market launch.</li><li>Define and execute product category strategy and roadmaps aligned to business objectives and market demand.</li><li>Lead voice‑of‑the‑customer (VOC) efforts, market research, and competitive analysis to identify opportunities in mission‑critical data center infrastructure.</li><li>Translate customer and market insights into clear Product Requirements Documents (PRDs) that engineering teams can execute against.</li><li>Partner closely with engineering through iterative design, validation, and refinement to ensure solutions meet technical and customer requirements.</li><li>Work with Product Marketing to define positioning, messaging, and go‑to‑market plans.</li><li>Support sales through training, value propositions, demos, and direct customer engagement.</li><li>Secure and support pilot customers, incorporating feedback to refine and improve offerings prior to broader rollout.</li><li>Monitor product performance, margins, and cost structures; identify opportunities for pricing, cost optimization, and profitability improvement.</li><li>Track and report KPIs related to product success, roadmap execution, and market adoption.</li><li>Serve as the internal subject matter expert for assigned product categories, representing the product in leadership reviews, governance forums, and customer discussions.</li></ul><p>This role is focused on building what’s next, not maintaining a long‑established product line. Expect a fast pace, ambiguity, and meaningful influence over strategic direction.</p>
<p>Our client in Sheboygan County is searching for a results-driven Senior Staff Accountant (or Finance/Accounting Manager) to oversee critical accounting operations and ensure precise financial records. This influential role requires a hands-on professional with advanced technical knowledge, strong analytical capability, and the confidence to provide guidance to junior finance staff while working independently.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect on Linked-In . 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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close, meeting established deadlines and requirements.</li><li>Manage the preparation, analysis, and posting of complex accounting entries, including managing accruals and estimates.</li><li>Reconcile financial statements and investigate any discrepancies on the balance sheet or profit and loss reports.</li><li>Review and confirm the accuracy of production data such as bill of materials, labor standards, and workflow routings.</li><li>Guarantee that all financial reports meet industry standards and internal policies, such as GAAP or IFRS.</li><li>Conduct analyses of results and variances, preparing concise management summaries.</li><li>Uphold the accuracy of the general ledger by ensuring consistent and precise transaction recording.</li><li>Research and interpret accounting regulations for complicated transactions, including fixed assets, leases, revenue, and stock compensation.</li><li>Draft technical documents and memos for significant or unusual business transactions.</li><li>Assist in adopting new accounting policies and procedures.</li><li>Maintain compliance with financial internal controls, SOX requirements (if relevant), and corporate accounting procedures.</li><li>Identify opportunities for control improvements and propose effective process enhancements.</li><li>Develop and update accounting and financial procedures documentation.</li><li>Serve as the main liaison for both internal and external audit processes, preparing requested reports and resolving inquiries.</li><li>Support budget planning and forecasting activities and provide meaningful variance analyses to management.</li><li>Participate in the implementation or upgrade of accounting or ERP software systems.</li><li>Find opportunities to automate repetitive accounting tasks to increase team efficiency.</li><li>Build and manage sophisticated Excel reports and tools for ongoing accounting needs.</li><li>Take on any other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
