<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Strategy and Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the site’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify emerging trends, and recommend appropriate courses of action.</li><li>Assess financial risks and growth opportunities while developing strategies to improve margins, cash generation, and overall business results.</li><li>Evaluate proposed capital projects through financial projections, investment appraisals, and ongoing performance assessments.</li><li>Establish and track financial and operational indicators to measure progress against business goals.</li><li>Provide decision support for operational planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing Finance and Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee site-level cost accounting, including product costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and production cost reporting.</li><li>Evaluate cost drivers across raw materials, labor, production processes, overhead, and inventory to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve cost efficiency and operational productivity.</li><li>Provide accurate cost and profitability analysis to support commercial strategy, pricing decisions, and product-level performance reviews.</li><li>Review actual financial results against established plans and investigate significant variances.</li><li>Support inventory management, cash flow optimization, and initiatives designed to improve working capital.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports, performance analyses, and management updates for site and senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with applicable standards, company requirements, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Ensure financial records, supporting documentation, and reporting processes remain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.</li><li>Coordinate audit activities and oversee the timely implementation of corrective actions when needed.</li><li>Promote data accuracy, reporting integrity, and consistency across financial and operational systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Establish strong working relationships with leaders across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions.</li><li>Encourage a results-oriented culture built on financial accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Refine financial workflows, reporting practices, and management tools to support operational scale and business growth.</li><li>Supervise and develop finance personnel, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, automate reporting, strengthen analytics, and enhance business decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to broader site initiatives focused on operational effectiveness, process improvement, and long-term performance.</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as a key finance partner to executive and operations leaders, offering insight that supports strategic and day-to-day decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret monthly financial results, including statements, operating trends, and performance metrics for leadership review.</p><p>• Manage the budgeting cycle, regular forecasts, and longer-term financial plans to align resources with business objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate results against targets, highlight risks or gaps, and recommend actions to improve financial and operational performance.</p><p>• Oversee product costing and standard cost practices, ensuring reliable valuation methods across manufacturing activities.</p><p>• Analyze production-related variances such as labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Lead the accounting function, including oversight of payables, receivables, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, and general ledger processes.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess margins, profitability, capital investments, process improvements, and other initiatives that affect business performance.</p><p>• Support upgrades to financial processes and systems when needed, with a focus on efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness.</p>
<p>Controller - Privately Held Manufacturer (< $100M Revenue)</p><p>An established, growing privately held manufacturer in the Rockford area is seeking a dynamic, business-minded Controller to lead all daily accounting and finance operations.</p><p>If you are an Accounting Manager looking to step up into a top seat, or an experienced Controller who thrives in a collaborative, close-knit environment, this is your chance to make a tangible impact. This role balances high-level strategic financial oversight with active, day-to-day engagement, partnering directly with ownership and department leaders to support steady business growth.</p><ul><li>Great Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative, and highly focused team environment that values teamwork and transparency.</li><li>Stable & Modern Environment: Combine decades of reliable industry expertise with modern, user-friendly technology infrastructure.</li><li>Rich Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive package, including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, a 401(k) with company match, and a generous PTO and paid holiday schedule.</li></ul><p>Financial Leadership & Analysis</p><ul><li>Provide accurate and timely financial reporting directly to ownership and executive leadership.</li><li>Analyze financial performance, operational trends, and key business metrics to uncover margins.</li><li>Develop proactive recommendations that optimize profitability, cash flow, and overall operational decision-making.</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with department leaders to evaluate costs and business performance.</li></ul><p>Financial Reporting & Close Management</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the entire monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules in compliance with GAAP.</li><li>Analyze and clearly explain budget-to-actual variances and unexpected financial results.</li></ul><p>Accounting Operations Oversight</p><ul><li>Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and payroll accounting functions.</li><li>Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation to ensure absolute data integrity.</li><li>Establish consistency across accounting workflows and implement internal financial controls.</li></ul><p>Compliance, Controls & Tax Support</p><ul><li>Coordinate annual reviews, external audits, and documentation requests from external partners.</li><li>Oversee sales tax reconciliations and support ongoing regional regulatory filing requirements.</li><li>Partner with the company’s Corporate CPA firm, who manages corporate tax filings and serves as a consultative resource for complex matters.</li></ul><p>Inventory & Cost Accounting</p><ul><li>Oversee inventory valuation, material adjustments, and related manufacturing accounting processes.</li><li>Monitor job costing and profitability by client, project, and product line.</li><li>Identify operational opportunities to improve data visibility and system tracking across the plant floor.</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated internal accounting team.</li><li>Establish clear expectations, drive accountability, and provide daily coaching.</li><li>Foster a workplace culture centered on ownership, accuracy, and continuous process improvement.</li></ul><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation, holiday pay, 401K and more</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a timely close process, and overseeing core accounting activities across cash, payables, expenses, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to improving financial processes and controls.</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>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage commission-related calculations and payment processing for assigned compensation cycles, ensuring timely and accurate results.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable activities, including invoice handling, payment coordination, and maintenance of complete supporting documentation.</p><p>• Administer corporate credit card expense activity through Brex, review employee submissions for accuracy and compliance, and record related journal entries.</p><p>• Perform daily cash reconciliations between bank activity and the general ledger, resolving discrepancies and posting adjustments as needed.</p><p>• Prepare and enter month-end journal entries in Sage Intacct to support an accurate and efficient financial close.</p><p>• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and accrual reviews, investigating variances and following up on outstanding items.</p><p>• Support monthly and quarterly tax or regulatory return preparation with accurate financial data and timely submissions.</p><p>• Assist with annual audit preparation by gathering schedules, reports, and other requested financial information.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance function by strengthening procedures, controls, and overall efficiency.</p>
We are looking for a versatile HR/Payroll specialist to join a manufacturing team in Wisconsin on a contract basis. This position supports day-to-day human resources and payroll activities while serving as a dependable point of contact for employees and managers. The role offers a broad mix of responsibilities across payroll processing, benefits support, recruiting coordination, compliance tracking, and employee documentation.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including new employee setup, separations, record maintenance, and preparation of HR documentation.<br>• Process payroll information accurately by reviewing time records, pay adjustments, deductions, and employee data within Paylocity or a comparable system.<br>• Administer benefit programs by handling enrollments, status updates, and annual open enrollment support for eligible employees.<br>• Coordinate recruitment logistics by assisting with job advertisements, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and pre-employment onboarding tasks.<br>• Maintain HR and safety-related records, including tracking workplace incidents and supporting workers' compensation documentation and follow-up.<br>• Prepare reports and support compliance activities to help ensure HR and payroll practices align with company and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with leadership and staff to answer routine HR questions and provide day-to-day administrative support across multiple functions.<br>• Contribute to process improvements and assist with additional operational or administrative projects as business needs evolve.