We are looking for an experienced Compliance Manager to support regulatory oversight, corporate accounting coordination, and marketing review activities for an investment advisory organization in Madison, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in strengthening internal controls, maintaining accurate records, and helping the firm adapt policies and practices as regulatory expectations evolve. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, analytical strength, and the ability to work across teams while managing sensitive information with discretion.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee compliance reviews and testing activities to evaluate whether internal processes align with applicable investment adviser and investment company regulations.<br>• Revise compliance documentation and internal procedures in response to regulatory developments or organizational updates, ensuring guidance remains current and practical.<br>• Deliver regulatory training to employees and help coordinate education for investment adviser representatives to promote consistent adherence to compliance standards.<br>• Supervise monitoring activities related to electronic communications, employee trading, and other high-risk control areas, and address findings as needed.<br>• Assess third-party intermediaries and service providers, including review of contractual terms and oversight considerations tied to compliance obligations.<br>• Support governance and committee initiatives by serving as a compliance advisor, maintaining required records, and contributing to internal audit and risk-based testing efforts.<br>• Coordinate with external accounting partners on financial statement preparation, tax support documents, reconciliations, budgeting activities, and related corporate filings.<br>• Review accounting records for accuracy, analyze variances, and help manage banking, insurance, valuation reporting, and shareholder servicing invoice oversight.<br>• Examine marketing and advertising materials for regulatory compliance, maintain appropriate documentation, and assist with proposal submissions and industry conference preparation.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight for business decision-making in Madison, Wisconsin. This role will oversee core financial activities, maintain accurate reporting, and support strong fiscal discipline across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to accounting leadership, sound technical knowledge, and the ability to collaborate effectively with operational stakeholders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end and year-end closing cycle, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Manage the general ledger and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to maintain reliable records.<br>• Produce monthly financial statements and management reports that clearly communicate business performance.<br>• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, and daily cash activity.<br>• Build budgets, update forecasts, and perform financial analysis to support planning and operational decisions.<br>• Work closely with department and operational leaders to identify opportunities to improve margins and overall profitability.<br>• Refine accounting workflows and reinforce internal controls to promote accuracy, consistency, and compliance.<br>• Serve as the primary contact for external audits and assist with tax-related financial preparation.<br>• Maintain accurate financial reporting within QuickBooks and support a future accounting system transition as needed.
<p><strong>Senior Cost Accountant near Mt. Horeb, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team with a food manufacturing organization. This role focuses on translating cost data into meaningful insights, strengthening reporting accuracy, and helping business partners evaluate product pricing and operational results. The position also plays an important part in budgeting, month-end activities, and broader accounting support across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze cost reports that help leadership understand production performance, margin trends, and key financial drivers.</p><p>• Build and refine pricing models by evaluating material, labor, and overhead inputs to support informed business decisions.</p><p>• Conduct detailed cost studies to identify variances, improve visibility into manufacturing expenses, and recommend practical solutions.</p><p>• Support monthly close activities by completing cost-related journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting tasks on schedule.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to answer accounting questions, provide financial insight, and address operational reporting needs.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by supplying reliable cost assumptions, historical analysis, and performance comparisons.</p><p>• Maintain accurate standard costing data and review updates to ensure consistency across products, inventory, and production records.</p><p>• Assist with general accounting responsibilities as needed, including account analysis and support for internal financial controls.</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>Senior Cost Accountant on the east side of Madison, WI. For immediate consideration, contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently seeking a highly-skilled Senior Cost Accountant to join a dynamic team to support the financial oversight of construction projects. This position plays a key role in tracking project costs, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping project teams stay aligned with budget expectations. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to improve cost efficiency across multiple active jobs.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Establish and maintain financial records for construction jobs, ensuring each project is set up accurately from the start.</p><p>• Monitor project spending against approved budgets and identify cost trends, variances, and opportunities for better financial control.</p><p>• Review supplier agreements and related cost documentation to confirm proper accounting treatment and budget alignment.</p><p>• Track material usage and inventory activity to support accurate cost allocation across projects.</p><p>• Validate vendor invoices against contracts, purchase records, and project charges before processing.</p><p>• Prepare month-end cost reports, reconciliations, and supporting analysis to ensure timely and accurate close activities.</p><p>• Partner with project managers and operations teams to provide financial insight on project performance and cost management.</p><p>• Maintain reliable accounting data and documentation that supports internal reporting and informed business decisions.</p>
<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><strong>Sr. Accountant role in Janesville, WI. For immediate consideration contact Jon Wright at 608-338-1052.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is looking for a Sr. Accountant for a manufacturing company in Janesville, WI. This role involves overseeing critical accounting functions and providing insights to enhance operational performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel, especially in creating and managing pivot tables.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Month-end closing process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Preparing and posting journal entries.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify financial information.</p><p>• Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash activity for accuracy.</p><p>• Develop and update cash flow forecasts to support financial planning.</p><p>• Conduct cash flow analysis to identify trends and opportunities.</p><p>• Handle intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.</p><p>• Supervise accounts payable operations and provide guidance to team members.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to support financial decision-making and reporting.</p><p>• Identify and implement improvements to enhance accounting processes and efficiency.</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>
We are looking for a Credit & Collections Manager to support lending and portfolio management activities in Madison, Wisconsin. This is a Contract position for a detail-oriented candidate with experience in residential and consumer lending, including mortgage products associated with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae guidelines. The role focuses on evaluating credit exposure, guiding resolution strategies for challenged accounts, and helping maintain strong client relationships through loan modifications and renewals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review consumer and residential credit portfolios to assess risk, recommend actions, and support sound lending decisions.<br>• Partner with existing borrowers to address delinquency concerns, negotiate practical workout solutions, and manage modification or renewal discussions.<br>• Evaluate creditworthiness using financial data, loan history, and repayment patterns to determine appropriate approvals or collection strategies.<br>• Oversee collection efforts across assigned accounts while balancing recovery objectives with customer retention and regulatory expectations.<br>• Support credit approval activities by analyzing loan structures, exception requests, and overall borrower capacity.<br>• Contribute to the design or improvement of departmental workflows, controls, and reporting practices when building or refining credit and collections operations.<br>• Apply knowledge of mortgage-related lending standards, including loans connected to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae requirements, in day-to-day portfolio decisions.<br>• Provide insight on more complex lending situations, with added value for accounts involving commercial credit exposure when applicable.