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3 results for Plant Controller in Janesville, WI

Plant Controller

Oconomowoc, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Plant Controller to oversee the financial direction of our manufacturing operation in Ixonia, Wisconsin. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver accurate financial insights, and partner closely with leadership to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, especially in cost and inventory accounting, along with a practical approach to improving reporting and planning through modern technology. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the plant, including ledger oversight, financial reporting, payables, receivables, and coordination of payroll-related processes. • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of financial results. • Produce and interpret financial statements and operational reports to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions. • Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes such as standard costing, inventory valuation, and analysis of production variances. • Review inventory and product cost data to identify margin trends, cost drivers, and opportunities to improve profitability. • Partner with plant and operations leaders to strengthen cost control, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement efforts. • Drive the annual budgeting process and maintain regular forecasting activities to align financial plans with business performance. • Enhance reporting tools, automation, and business intelligence capabilities, including the use of cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate. • Coordinate audit preparation, support external accounting partners, and uphold compliance with company policies and financial controls. • Coach and support accounting staff while promoting accountability, accuracy, and ongoing development.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Plant Controller

Nashotah, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing facility in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with plant leadership to provide accurate reporting, strengthen cost controls, and support decisions that improve operational and financial performance. The position focuses on plant accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and profitability insight across products and customers. 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. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly close process for plant operations and prepare financial reporting packages for review with site leadership.• Maintain accurate plant financial records by overseeing account reconciliations and ensuring integrity across balance sheet and income statement activity.• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and cross-functional leaders to build annual budgets, refresh forecasts, and monitor performance against operating targets.• Oversee inventory accounting by reconciling subledger activity to the general ledger and ensuring production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.• Develop, update, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to support sound product costing and planning decisions.• Investigate manufacturing variances, explain results to operational leaders, and help drive corrective actions that improve plant performance.• Manage inventory reserve analysis for excess and obsolete stock while partnering with operations and purchasing on disposition strategies.• Support physical inventory and cycle count programs, including process improvement efforts designed to increase accuracy and control.• Administer capital project accounting by tracking approved spending, recording asset activity, and transferring completed projects into fixed assets.• Provide profitability and pricing analysis for products, projects, and customers to help sales, engineering, and operations achieve margin objectives.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Controller

Middleton, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Accounting ManagerLocation: Madison, WisconsinSchedule: Hybrid, 2 days remote/3 onsite! Robert Half's Madison team is partnered on a search for a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial planning, and lead core reporting and compliance activities. This role offers a strong opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing team priorities, improving processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience (overseeing a team of 5), a CPA and be comfortable presenting financials to other leaders. For more detail and to be considered, please call 608-716-5643! Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with finance leadership to oversee daily accounting operations, including staff accountants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.</li><li>Lead month-end close processes, review journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting and account analysis.</li><li>Assist with the annual business plan and lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and budget analysis.</li><li>Review monthly financial statements and provide financial insights and support to leadership.</li><li>Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workloads for accounting staff while promoting strong performance and accountability.</li><li>Support accounting systems administration, process improvements, software updates, and internal control enhancements.</li></ul>
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z