<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a growing finance team in Washington County, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in overseeing accurate financial records, managing the monthly close cycle, and ensuring the organization meets financial reporting and compliance expectations within a public-company environment. The role offers strong visibility to leadership, opportunities to improve accounting processes, and the ability to lead and develop a team while supporting the organization's continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration, call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong> 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><ul><li>Oversee journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.</li><li>Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, including analysis of account activity and variances.</li><li>Review accruals, account classifications, and expense treatment to ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable standards.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, and aging reports.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and accounting discrepancies.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and support external audits by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and coordinating compliance testing.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership and other departments to support reporting requirements, business decisions, and organizational objectives.</li></ul><p><br></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 experienced finance leader to oversee accounting operations and guide financial planning for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role works closely with executive leadership to turn financial results into practical business decisions, while maintaining strong reporting, controls, and operational discipline. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on management style, sound technical expertise, and the ability to strengthen processes, support teams, and drive measurable performance improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day work of finance, accounting, and payroll functions, setting priorities and ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.<br>• Coach and develop team members by establishing performance expectations, promoting accountability, and building a collaborative department culture.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation.<br>• Prepare and evaluate financial statements, cash flow analyses, and leadership reports to support informed decision-making.<br>• Manage the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting efforts in partnership with department leaders across the organization.<br>• Analyze operating results, labor spending, revenue patterns, and project profitability to identify trends and recommend corrective action.<br>• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial documentation to protect assets and reduce organizational risk.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key contact for internal and external auditors, ensuring timely delivery of required schedules and responses.<br>• Support financial systems enhancements, process improvements, and staff training initiatives that increase efficiency and reporting quality.<br>• Collaborate with senior leadership, vendors, clients, and business partners on strategic initiatives, special projects, and operational planning.