<p><strong>Ready to drive operational excellence? </strong>Join a growing team as a Chief Operating Officer and lead a multi-entity industrial services organization through transformational growth and efficiency. If you have deep expertise guiding operations, building scalable platforms, and delivering results, come make an impact! This role will oversee a team of 5. Hybrid flexibility available! For more information, please apply with your most up to date resume (in confidence) and call 608-716-5643 for more information. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the organization’s senior operational leader, optimizing and standardizing multi-entity operations</li><li>Partner closely with ownership and board to translate strategy into actionable operational and financial plans</li><li>Deliver insightful updates and risk analyses to executive leadership and the board</li><li>Mentor, motivate, and energize senior teams, fostering a culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement</li><li>Oversee financial stewardship: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and controls across all operating entities</li><li>Lead process and system integration initiatives, driving platform efficiency and scalability post-M& A</li><li>Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to ensure targets for EBITDA, operating margin, and working capital are met</li><li>Directly report to majority ownership, collaborating with division leaders on strategic execution</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Director of Accounting to lead and oversee financial operations within our manufacturing organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This position requires a strong commitment to ensuring compliance with accounting standards and implementing best practices across policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and team leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and guide the transition to new organizational policies and procedures, ensuring seamless implementation.<br>• Evaluate and refine existing accounting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.<br>• Conduct training sessions and provide clear communication to internal teams regarding updated standards and practices.<br>• Continuously review and optimize group accounting policies to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.<br>• Stay updated on emerging accounting standards and oversee their integration into company practices.<br>• Prepare and review detailed financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors to address technical accounting challenges.<br>• Ensure timely completion of month-end close activities, maintaining accuracy and adherence to deadlines.<br>• Utilize accounting tools such as BlackLine to support reconciliation and reporting processes.<br>• Provide strategic leadership to the accounting team, fostering growth and collaboration.