We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support strategic transactions and serve as a key finance partner for corporate development initiatives in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role will guide financial planning, diligence, and post-close activities across acquisitions, divestitures, and investments while collaborating with accounting, treasury, tax, legal, and audit stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, transaction experience, and the ability to coordinate complex finance workstreams in a public company environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the central finance contact for corporate development activities, aligning deliverables across accounting, treasury, FP& A, and business unit finance teams.<br>• Lead finance priorities for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investment projects, ensuring key milestones are supported according to transaction schedules.<br>• Evaluate deal-related accounting, financial reporting, and control considerations during diligence and transaction planning, and help resolve related issues.<br>• Work closely with treasury to assess funding strategies, liquidity needs, cash flow effects, and capital structure implications tied to transactions.<br>• Coordinate contributions from tax, legal, internal audit, and external advisory partners to help drive efficient execution and regulatory compliance.<br>• Support public company reporting and governance expectations by maintaining adherence to internal accounting policies, reporting standards, and control requirements.<br>• Oversee post-close finance activities such as inventory verification, purchase accounting updates, general ledger alignment, working capital reviews, and integration into recurring close cycles.<br>• Monitor transaction-related items including earn-outs, escrows, holdbacks, and transition service accounting, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.<br>• Partner with internal audit and finance leadership to incorporate acquired businesses into the company’s control framework and address identified control gaps.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize transaction support activities, and enhance financial analysis for post-transaction performance monitoring.
We are looking for a Fiscal Manager to lead accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization. This role will guide day-to-day financial activity, support sound reporting practices, and help ensure funds are managed accurately across multiple sources. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the organization’s core accounting activities, including oversight of the monthly close process and accurate maintenance of the general ledger.<br>• Review reconciliations across balance sheet accounts and ensure payables, receivables, and journal activity are processed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Monitor incoming funding streams and prepare financial reporting for executive leadership and external funding partners in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain cost allocation practices and financial records in alignment with organizational standards and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements.<br>• Strengthen internal controls across accounting systems and confirm that supporting sub-ledgers remain accurate and fully reconciled.<br>• Coordinate the annual external audit, prepare supporting schedules, and manage documentation requests related to audits, monitoring reviews, and other compliance examinations.<br>• Contribute financial insight to the yearly budgeting process and work closely with program leaders and event staff on fiscal planning and questions.<br>• Oversee administrative financial obligations such as leases, contracts, insurance-related reviews, workers’ compensation audit activity, and records retention for confidential documents.<br>• Supervise accounting team members, assign priorities, support skill development, and foster dependable coverage for essential finance tasks.<br>• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and introduce process enhancements in collaboration with organizational leadership.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to support core financial operations in Rosemont, Illinois. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate records, delivering timely financial reporting, and helping leadership understand financial performance through clear analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to improve accounting processes while supporting audit and compliance needs.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and review account activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and unusual variances.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity by posting and reviewing journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring records remain accurate and complete.</p><p>• Perform account, bank, and subledger reconciliations and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.</p><p>• Support internal and external audit activities by organizing schedules, compiling documentation, and responding to information requests.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts through financial analysis, cost review, and reporting that supports business planning.</p><p>• Help maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal financial controls.</p><p>• Partner with accounting team members to guide daily work, share best practices, and provide support on complex accounting matters.</p><p>• Recommend and implement improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy, streamline close activities, and enhance overall efficiency.</p>
<p><strong>Business Unit Controller </strong></p><p>Private Equity owned organization </p><p>Company in growth mode </p><p><br></p><p>Support multiple business units in a fast-moving environment while strengthening reporting accuracy, financial controls, and operational insight. The role works closely with both local leadership and corporate finance teams to help scale the business and support continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the full accounting cycle for three business units, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across each operation.</p><p>• Oversee month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.</p><p>• Partner with operational leaders to review financial performance, investigate variances, and highlight risks and opportunities that affect business results.</p><p>• Support integration efforts for newly acquired entities by aligning accounting practices, improving consistency, and establishing standardized internal controls.</p><p>• Contribute to corporate accounting initiatives, including consolidations support, audit preparation, and assistance with tax-related deliverables.</p><p>• Administer the company’s global corporate credit card program and help maintain strong oversight of related processes and controls.</p><p>• Coordinate with teams across multiple regions to address compliance, reporting, and financial matters involving different regulatory environments.</p><p>• Help strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and documentation to support ongoing growth and organizational scalability.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include vacation, insurance, 401K, holiday pay and more </p>
<p><strong>Join a team where inventory accounting drives smart business decisions! </strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy digging into details, solving discrepancies, and partnering across operations to improve accuracy and visibility, this opportunity offers a strong mix of accounting ownership, analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced <strong>Sr. Accountant</strong> to support inventory close activities, reconciliations, valuation analysis, and operational partnership for a growing organization. This role is based near <strong>Verona, Wisconsin. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Own inventory-related month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, roll-forwards, and other general ledger support.</li><li>Reconcile inventory subledger activity to the general ledger each month and investigate and resolve variances in a timely manner.</li><li>Review inventory transaction flows to ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and assess the accounting impact of process changes or system updates.</li><li>Perform cost accounting activities such as standard cost analysis, purchase price variance review, and inventory reserve calculations, including excess/obsolete and lower of cost or net realizable value adjustments.</li><li>Track inventory adjustments, help define accountability across adjustment categories, monitor key trends, and forecast monthly financial impact.</li><li>Partner with distribution, inventory, supply chain, procurement, and logistics teams to improve inventory visibility, support landed cost accuracy, and troubleshoot warehouse management system issues.</li><li>Assist with cycle counts, annual physical inventory, shrink analysis, and root cause investigations related to unusual gains or losses.</li><li>Prepare support for internal and external audits while identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen controls, including SOX compliance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to support key financial activities for a Long-term Contract opportunity based in Madison, Wisconsin. This role is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can maintain accurate records, analyze financial data, and help keep reporting and compliance activities on track. The position offers the chance to contribute across core accounting functions while working in a collaborative environment. This is a part time position, great for anyone looking to earn additional income as the hours are flexible. - Pay is flexible depending on experience.</p><p><br></p><p>**MUST RESIDE IN MADISON, WI OR SURROUNDING AREAS** </p><p><br></p><p>**PART TIME POSITION***</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare routine and periodic reports that reflect the organization’s financial position.</p><p>• Review account activity, reconcile balance sheet items, and investigate discrepancies to ensure reliable financial data.</p><p>• Process day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions while supporting timely payment and collection activities.</p><p>• Record journal entries and manage general ledger updates in alignment with established accounting practices.</p><p>• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>• Perform bank reconciliations, monitor cash activity, and help evaluate cash flow trends.</p><p>• Support audit requests by organizing documentation and preparing schedules needed for internal or external review.</p><p>• Prepare tax-related and regulatory filings, including corporate and sales tax support, in accordance with applicable requirements.</p><p>• Use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, PeopleSoft, Sage, or Xero, along with Excel, to manage data and reporting tasks.</p>
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to support a machinery manufacturing operation in Ripon, Wisconsin. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with data, and comfortable handling a high volume of invoice activity in an on-site environment. The person in this role will help keep payment records current, ensure documentation is properly maintained, and contribute to efficient day-to-day accounts payable operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review incoming invoices, confirm key details, and enter payment information accurately into the accounting system.<br>• Manage a high daily workload by processing more than 100 invoices while maintaining strong attention to detail.<br>• Scan, organize, and file supporting documents so records are easy to retrieve and audit-ready.<br>• Verify invoice data against internal records and follow up on discrepancies to support timely resolution.<br>• Maintain accurate accounts payable documentation and update entries as needed to reflect current status.<br>• Collaborate with internal team members to keep invoice processing on schedule and support smooth financial operations.
<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Madison, Wisconsin</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid, 2 days remote/3 onsite!</p><p><br></p><p>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!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><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>
<p>Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced accounting professional with construction industry expertise to lead core accounting operations, support financial reporting, and provide insight into project and cost performance for one of our newer clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting work with process improvement, team support, and cross-functional partnership. For more information and to be considered, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and cash transactions.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation, budgeting, audit support, and variance analysis for management review.</li><li>Manage sales and use tax processes, including taxability review, invoice accuracy, and timely state filings.</li><li>Support project and cost accounting activities, including job costing, work-in-progress review, forecasting, overhead analysis, and closeout procedures.</li><li>Oversee billing and collections activities, maintain aging accuracy, and resolve customer invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Supervise vendor invoice processing, payment accuracy, expense coding, and purchasing-related accounting support.</li><li>Partner with operations and project teams to strengthen reporting, improve processes, support ERP usage, and ensure accurate financial and project coding.</li></ul>
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting for our Wisconsin location. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee month-end activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and the confidence to work across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, posting adjustments, and ensuring the general ledger is complete and accurate.<br>• Examine financial activity across accounts, interpret trends in assets, liabilities, and equity, and help summarize the organization’s current and expected financial position.<br>• Produce month-end reporting packages for leadership, including balance sheet support, profit and loss review, and other financial analyses needed for decision-making.<br>• Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Oversee account structure maintenance by establishing new accounts as needed and confirming transactions are recorded to the appropriate ledger categories.<br>• Monitor fixed asset records, including construction in progress, and maintain depreciation schedules to support accurate monthly expense recognition.<br>• Review supporting journals and payment activity for errors, completeness, and proper coding, including invoices, checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions.<br>• Support year-end accounting activities by closing accounts, preparing audit schedules, and assisting with tax return support and external financial statement audits.<br>• Perform analysis related to unbilled revenue, billing summaries, and other recurring monthly accounting items to improve reporting accuracy and completeness.
<p><strong><u>Sr. Accountant needed near McFarland! </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our Madison Robert Half team has partnered on an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Accountant near McFarland. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role involves ensuring accurate financial transactions, assisting with research and analysis, and supporting month and year-end. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and a full understanding of the accounting process. A CPA designation is preferred as well as experience within the manufacturing industry! 📞 Call <strong>608-716-5643</strong> today for consideration and more details!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, completing general ledger reconciliations, and coordinating across finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting</li><li>Perform account analysis and review financial statements, identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and improve reporting accuracy</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including construction-in-progress oversight and support for international financial operations</li><li>Support external audits by preparing schedules, organizing documentation, and ensuring timely completion of audit requirements</li><li>Drive accounting process improvements, support budgeting and variance analysis, and serve as a key resource for ERP, reporting, and finance-related projects</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Tax Manager to join a client-focused accounting team in Janesville, Wisconsin. This role is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can oversee return reviews, guide client engagements, and lead staff development with confidence. The position offers the chance to contribute to a collaborative environment while helping improve efficiency, service quality, and long-term departmental success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the review of individual, business, fiduciary, and related tax filings to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by addressing tax-related questions, requesting outstanding information, discussing planning strategies, and presenting completed returns.</p><p>• Coordinate engagement flow by assigning work across team members, balancing priorities, and keeping projects moving efficiently through completion.</p><p>• Provide coaching, feedback, and day-to-day guidance to tax team members to support skill development and strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Evaluate client situations to uncover tax-saving opportunities and deliver practical recommendations aligned with their financial goals.</p><p>• Track filing calendars and engagement milestones to help maintain on-time delivery during both peak and non-peak periods.</p><p>• Contribute ideas that enhance internal procedures, increase operational efficiency, and improve the overall client experience.</p><p>• Partner with firm leadership to manage workload distribution, maintain strong client relationships, and support departmental objectives.</p>
<p>We are looking for a strategic finance leader to support operations and supply chain performance for a growing architectural metals business based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to guide planning, improve visibility into financial results, and turn complex data into practical business recommendations. The position offers the opportunity to influence decision-making across multiple sites and brands within a well-established public company environment.</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>• Direct annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and long-range financial planning activities for operations and supply chain functions across a multi-site organization.</p><p>• Deliver timely analysis of spending, productivity, and business performance to help leaders make informed decisions and improve financial outcomes.</p><p>• Build and refine reporting tools, dashboards, and data models using Power BI and related systems to strengthen insight into key operational and financial trends.</p><p>• Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, and finance leadership to identify cost improvement opportunities, monitor performance drivers, and support operational efficiency initiatives.</p><p>• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reviews, highlighting variances, risks, and opportunities with clear recommendations for action.</p><p>• Oversee and develop a small team that includes finance managers and controllers, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong analytical execution.</p><p>• Support system and reporting integration efforts, including the use of SAP and related planning platforms, to improve consistency, accuracy, and accessibility of financial information.</p><p>• Contribute financial leadership to strategic projects such as business assessments, process improvement efforts, and potential acquisition-related analysis when needed.</p>
<p><strong>For Immediate consideration contact Courtney Syverson, Recruiting Manager at 608-259-1164</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Controller to support manufacturing operations in Wisconsin. In this role, you will partner with site and operations leaders to translate financial data into actionable recommendations that improve performance, strengthen profitability, and support informed decision-making. This position combines day-to-day operational finance leadership with broader analytical insight in a fast-paced production environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with plant leadership and operations stakeholders to evaluate financial and operational results and recommend actions that improve efficiency and margin performance.</p><p>• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and performance reports, providing clear analysis of trends, variances, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Monitor manufacturing KPIs and investigate gaps between actual and expected results to support timely corrective action.</p><p>• Lead standard cost activities, including cost updates, pricing analysis, and ongoing review of cost accuracy within the plant environment.</p><p>• Support month-end close processes by ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and aligned with reporting requirements.</p><p>• Develop financial models and scenario analyses that help leadership assess business options, operational changes, and performance risks.</p><p>• Strengthen internal controls and compliance practices while supporting effective risk management across finance and operations activities.</p><p>• Contribute to finance and operational improvement projects, working with local leadership and broader controller teams to implement practical solutions.</p>