<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>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations for a manufacturing organization in Waukesha County. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, guiding month-end activities, and delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with leadership ability, helping the team meet deadlines, strengthen processes, and support collaboration across departments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of the general ledger, journal entry activity, account reconciliations, and the timely completion of financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare and evaluate monthly and periodic financial results, identifying variances, unusual movements, and key business drivers for leadership review.</p><p>• Maintain reliable internal controls across financial reporting, inventory, and related accounting procedures to support accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Utilize the company ERP platform and reporting tools to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful analysis.</p><p>• Apply advanced Excel capabilities, such as pivot tables, lookup formulas, data validation, and basic modeling techniques, to improve reporting and decision support.</p><p>• Supervise accounting personnel and oversee accounts receivable activities to ensure work is completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Delegate assignments, monitor progress, review completed work, and provide coaching and training to strengthen team performance.</p><p>• Foster accountability through clear expectations, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through with staff members.</p><p>• Contribute as a hands-on leader by balancing day-to-day accounting execution with process enhancements and effective communication across functions.</p>
We are looking for an experienced finance leader to oversee treasury and finance operations for a global organization in Germantown, Wisconsin. This role will guide cash strategy, strengthen operational performance, and improve financial visibility across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a sharp command of cash flow planning, and the ability to build efficient processes that support growth and control.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct worldwide finance operations and treasury activities, including invoicing, receivables, payables, payment execution, banking administration, and day-to-day cash oversight.<br>• Shape the company’s liquidity strategy by improving cash visibility, coordinating funding needs, managing bank account structures, and supporting debt-related planning.<br>• Oversee short-term cash forecasting by maintaining a rolling 13-week model, evaluating forecast accuracy, analyzing variances, and presenting insights to leadership.<br>• Drive stronger working capital results through improvements in billing quality, collection performance, payment timing, cash application, and overall cash conversion.<br>• Enhance quote-to-cash and procure-to-pay workflows through process redesign, standard practices, automation opportunities, and clear operational ownership.<br>• Reinforce financial controls by refining approval structures, supporting audit preparedness, promoting policy adherence, and maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.<br>• Lead and develop a global team by setting expectations, establishing service standards, clarifying escalation paths, and encouraging continuous improvement.<br>• Partner with cross-functional leaders in finance and business operations to improve cash performance, lower operating costs, and support scalable business growth.<br>• Provide consistent reporting and forward-looking analysis related to debt obligations and revolving credit activity to ensure alignment with financial plans.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a Milwaukee, Wisconsin area organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll administration, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles and verify that all payments are completed correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Lead payroll tax administration by reviewing filings, supporting reconciliations, and helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance, accountability, and day-to-day operational leadership.</p><p>• Review payroll records and reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure employee data changes are reflected accurately in payroll processing.</p><p>• Maintain payroll procedures and support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and service quality.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $250,000-$300,000 base plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. Relocation assistance is an option. To apply to this role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Time to bust out the sweaters and ditch the job that doesn’t pay you what you’re worth.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>SUMMARY:</strong> Responsible for the effective management, operation, results and strategic advancement of the Finance, Accounting, and Operations departments. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Job Description: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Manages the overall financial activities of the financial institution, including the preparation and interpretation of financial statements, asset liability management, investing and budgeting</li><li>Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives</li><li>Prepares all credit union financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable federal and state regulatory laws for financial reporting</li><li>Produces all financial and statistical reports for presentation to the Board of Directors</li><li>Provides management with analysis and advice on the financial implications of business activities</li><li>Responsible for the preparation of the annual budget along with financial forecasting</li><li>Provides CEO with recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities</li><li>Manages and optimizes the organization’s investment portfolio in order to achieve the organizational investment goals of liquidity, safety and return</li><li>Oversees and manages the preparation and submission of the 5300 Call Report</li><li>Prepares monthly reports and analysis to the ALCO committee</li><li>Reports financial results at monthly board meetings</li><li>Supervises the budget for the Finance, Accounting, and Operations departments to ensure they are consistent with the overall strategic plan and budget of the credit union</li><li>Negotiates significant vendor contracts and completes the vendor management process </li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to join a growing team in a contract capacity with the potential to become permanent. This position plays an important role in supporting day-to-day accounting activity across billing, receivables, payables, tax support, and reconciliations within a fast-moving reseller environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working closely with customers, vendors, and internal partners while balancing multiple priorities with accuracy.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Generate and distribute customer invoices promptly while maintaining accurate account records and receivable balances.<br>• Post incoming payments to the correct customer accounts and investigate variances such as short pays, overpayments, and unapplied cash.<br>• Review aging reports regularly and follow up on outstanding balances to support effective collections efforts.<br>• Assist with vendor payment processing, including scheduled disbursements through banking and accounting platforms.<br>• Research supplier account issues and help resolve payment-related discrepancies in coordination with internal teams and external partners.<br>• Support sales and use tax activities by preparing documentation, assisting with filings and reconciliations, and maintaining exemption certificate records using Avalara.<br>• Manage monthly corporate credit card reconciliations by gathering receipts, verifying documentation, and following up on missing or incomplete submissions.<br>• Help coordinate customer returns and related credits by working with sales, operations, and other departments to ensure transactions are properly documented.<br>• Provide broader accounting and administrative support as needed, including backup coverage for key functions and process improvement efforts.