<p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our manufacturing team in the greater Plymouth, Wisconsin area. In this critical role, you will oversee accounting operations, with a strong focus on cost accounting and financial reporting. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with leadership and contribute to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the organization.</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 and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely monthly closings.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with precision.</p><p>• Oversee inventory and cost balances while investigating and addressing any discrepancies.</p><p>• Provide functional oversight for accounts payable and accounts receivable activities carried out by the accounting team.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations to refine labor routings, work centers, and overhead cost drivers.</p><p>• Develop and refine standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to improve cost visibility.</p><p>• Generate detailed margin and cost reports for products, product families, and jobs.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reports and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and audit preparations.</p><p>• Document and enhance accounting processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy.</p><p>• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen cost reporting and operational insights.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee critical financial functions while contributing to the organization's overall success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and maintain the general ledger system, including managing account numbers, cost centers, profit centers, and allocation mappings.<br>• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Perform treasury management tasks, including analysis and reporting.<br>• Handle the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly sales and use tax returns.<br>• Develop, document, and update departmental standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.<br>• Support the year-end audit process by compiling schedules, work papers, and required documentation.<br>• Collaborate with supply chain management to develop and maintain standard costing analysis, including labor and overhead rates, material ledger, and standard costing.<br>• Conduct special financial projects and initiatives to drive organizational improvements.<br>• Assist the FP& A team in creating the annual budget and planning reports.<br>• Foster cross-departmental collaboration to identify optimization opportunities and promote continuous improvement.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Consolidation and Reporting Manager to oversee and optimize financial reporting processes within a global, multi-entity organization. This role involves managing complex consolidation tasks, ensuring compliance with U.S. accounting standards, and driving improvements in close processes. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in OneStream and a strong background in financial planning and analysis.</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>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate consolidation across multiple legal entities.</p><p>• Review and validate entity submissions, including eliminations, foreign currency translations, and minority interest accounting.</p><p>• Prepare consolidated financial statements and reports in adherence to U.S. accounting standards and corporate policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with regional controllers and corporate accounting teams to resolve intercompany discrepancies and submission delays.</p><p>• Act as a key business expert for OneStream, managing workflows, data submissions, and system improvements.</p><p>• Support the preparation of management and external reporting packages with high attention to detail and accuracy.</p><p>• Coordinate with the OneStream team to optimize system functionality and ensure compliance with internal controls.</p><p>• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, review controls, and close calendar schedules.</p><p>• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities within consolidation and reporting workflows.</p>
<p><strong>Now Hiring! Plant Controller in Janesville!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A growing, family-owned manufacturing company is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee all financial and administrative operations, drive cost accounting initiatives, and support HR processes. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years accounting experience (CPA or CMA preferred), a background in manufacturing, and proven supervisory skills. Join a close-knit team with plenty of autonomy and an opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth. For consideration, please apply with your must up to date resume (in confidence) and call Aislynn at 608-716-5643.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP</li><li>Lead cost accounting, including analysis of materials, labor, overhead, and production variance</li><li>Direct budgeting, forecasting, and support strategic business planning</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative staff</li><li>Manage payroll, benefits, and insurance programs, including vendor relationships and renewals</li><li>Optimize and implement ERP/HRIS system processes</li><li>Collaborate with operations leadership to evaluate pricing, quoting, and profitability</li><li>Foster a positive team culture, continuous improvement, and cross-department communication</li></ul>
We are looking for a Sr. Software Architect to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern software architecture and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and oversee the development of large-scale software systems using container orchestration and service mesh technologies.<br>• Establish and enforce standards for CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, service mesh, and automated testing.<br>• Conduct architectural reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet security, scalability, and business requirements.<br>• Mentor engineering teams on microservices architecture, container best practices, and DevSecOps workflows.<br>• Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies in cloud-native systems, distributed architectures, and DevSecOps.<br>• Facilitate the collection and analysis of metrics, logs, and traces to monitor and debug systems effectively.<br>• Develop strategies for software improvements and advocate them to development teams.<br>• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with strategic planning and technical leadership.<br>• Ensure software solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Contract-to Hire Controller</strong> to support the launch and growth of a new manufacturing operation in the United States. The company is headquartered outside of the U.S. and is in the early stages of establishing its U.S. footprint. This role will play a critical part in building the financial infrastructure, establishing controls and policies, and supporting manufacturing operations from day one.</p><p>This is a highly hands-on role requiring deep manufacturing and cost accounting expertise, strong ERP experience (SAP), and the ability to work cross-functionally with both U.S.-based and international leadership. <strong>Fluency in Chinese is required</strong> to effectively partner with headquarters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Operations & Close</strong></p><p>Lead all accounting and finance activities for the U.S. manufacturing entity</p><p>Establish and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</p><p>Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards</p><p>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and local service providers</p><p><strong>Manufacturing & Cost Accounting</strong></p><p>Build and maintain cost accounting structures, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and overhead absorption</p><p>Partner closely with plant operations to support production reporting, inventory controls, and margin analysis</p><p>Develop KPIs and reporting to support operational and financial decision-making</p><p><strong>Collaboration</strong></p><p>Act as a key financial liaison between U.S. operations and international headquarters</p><p>Communicate clearly and effectively in <strong>Chinese and English</strong> with senior leadershi</p>
We are looking for a skilled Business Intelligence (BI) Consultant to join our team in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. This is a Contract to permanent position, offering the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and BI tools, along with the ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Engage with customers to gather requirements and provide exceptional support, ensuring their needs are met.<br>• Utilize Power BI for designing and expanding reporting capabilities to enhance business insights.<br>• Collaborate with vendors and clients to establish clear communication and technical requirements.<br>• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.<br>• Support the development and management of BI dashboards and reporting tools.<br>• Work closely with organizational teams to align business intelligence strategies with company goals.<br>• Assist in managing electronic data interchange (EDI) processes to streamline operations.<br>• Conduct regular reviews of BI systems to identify areas for improvement.<br>• Provide expertise in SQL Server-based BI solutions to optimize data analytics.<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to BI tools and customer service software.
