<p>We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented accounting expert to join our team as the Director of Financial Reporting in Milwaukee. In this role, you will oversee external financial reporting, enhance internal controls, and provide critical analyses of financial statements. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, this position is pivotal to ensuring compliance with accounting standards and delivering clear financial insights to senior leadership.</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 preparation and submission of external financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance to manage external audits, with a focus on internal controls and other key areas.</p><p>• Review monthly internal financial statements and draft transparent executive summaries for quarterly reports aimed at senior leadership.</p><p>• Conduct research and implement new accounting standards, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.</p><p>• Prepare detailed calculations and disclosures for complex accounting matters.</p><p>• Assist in managing operational accounting functions as required.</p><p>• Oversee audits related to employee benefit plans, ensuring compliance and efficiency.</p><p>• Handle specialized reports and lead ad-hoc financial projects to support organizational goals.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Tax Accountant to join our team in the legal industry, located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of a variety of federal and state income tax returns, implementing tax-planning strategies, and conducting tax-related research. You will also handle tasks related to trust accounting, estate and gift tax returns, and various bookkeeping and billing activities.</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><br></p><p>• Prepare a variety of federal and state income tax returns focusing on Forms 1041, 1065, and 990-PF.</p><p>• Implement tax-planning strategies to optimize client's tax position.</p><p>• Conduct tax-related research to keep up-to-date with the latest tax laws and regulations.</p><p>• Review and process payments for quarterly estimated taxes.</p><p>• Participate in the firm's trust accounting practice when necessary.</p><p>• Prepare estate and gift tax returns in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.</p><p>• Perform a broad range of bookkeeping and billing activities to ensure accurate financial records.</p><p>• Work with various accounting software systems for efficient and accurate tax preparation and bookkeeping.</p><p>• Handle increased workloads during busy tax filing seasons, ensuring all deadlines are met.</p><p>• Maintain professional knowledge and skills in areas of tax compliance and planning.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Accounting Manager to lead and oversee the financial operations of our organization in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. This role involves managing accounting processes, maintaining strong internal controls, and preparing accurate financial reports to support business decision-making. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, technical accounting expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage daily operations within the Accounting department, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.<br>• Apply advanced knowledge in technical accounting areas such as fixed assets, lease accounting, cost accounting, freight, and cash management.<br>• Mentor and develop the Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and ongoing growth.<br>• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes.<br>• Direct the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and reports for all organizational entities.<br>• Coordinate and manage interim and year-end financial audits, ensuring compliance and accuracy.<br>• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial analysis and data essential for strategic business decisions.<br>• Establish and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures for the department.<br>• Perform other related duties as needed to support organizational objectives.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller to oversee and enhance financial operations for our organization in North Chicago, Illinois. This role requires a meticulous and detail-oriented individual who excels in managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and driving accuracy in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills and a dedication to maintaining the integrity of financial data.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage month-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and reconciliation of the general ledger, ensuring all entries are correct and complete.</p><p>• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, including financial statement audits, to ensure compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Review and approve journal entries to maintain the accuracy of financial records.</p><p>• Perform detailed account reconciliations to identify discrepancies and resolve them promptly.</p><p>• Analyze financial data and provide insights to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.</p><p>• Train and mentor accounting staff, fostering growth and a collaborative work environment.</p><p>• Develop and implement policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls and streamline accounting operations.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial inquiries and support organizational goals.</p><p><br></p><p>Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, paid time off</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant for a Brookfield area organization. In this role, you will manage financial tasks related to projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contracts and company policies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the construction industry.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process billing statements to ensure timely and accurate invoicing.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable operations, including verifying invoices and coordinating payments.</p><p>• Oversee financial aspects of service, vendor, and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.</p><p>• Collaborate with project teams to monitor budgets and track expenses.</p><p>• Review and reconcile payroll data to ensure proper allocation to projects.</p><p>• Generate detailed financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making.</p><p>• Maintain organized records of all project-related financial transactions.</p><p>• Communicate with vendors and suppliers to address and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Assist in audits and ensure adherence to internal financial controls.</p><p>• Support the implementation of system updates or improvements related to project accounting.</p>
We are looking for a success-driven Entry Level Accountant to join our team in Mundelein, Illinois. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational accounting skills in a dynamic wholesale distribution environment. The ideal candidate will contribute to essential financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in various accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process accounts payable transactions, including verifying invoices and ensuring timely vendor payments.<br>• Perform bank reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records and resolve discrepancies.<br>• Assist in account reconciliations by reviewing and balancing ledger accounts.<br>• Manage accounts receivable tasks, such as invoicing and tracking payments.<br>• Prepare and record accounting entries to support financial reporting.<br>• Collaborate with team members to streamline accounting procedures and improve efficiency.<br>• Support month-end and year-end closing processes by completing assigned tasks.<br>• Maintain organized financial documentation to ensure compliance with company policies.<br>• Respond to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.
<p><strong>Collections Supervisor</strong></p><p><strong>Chicago land area </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Outstanding culture and advancement </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Face Paced </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>High Volume </em></strong></p><p><strong><em>SAP </em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Join a high-performance finance team where your leadership will make a measurable impact.</strong> We're looking for an experienced <strong>Collections Supervisor</strong> who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about mentoring others, improving processes, and driving results. If you’re ready to elevate your career and play a key role in shaping the future of our Accounts Receivable function, we want to hear from you.</p><p><br></p><p>🔍 <strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>As the <strong>Collections Supervisor</strong>, you’ll lead a team of Collections Specialists and serve as a strategic partner across departments like Sales, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, Pricing, and Supply Chain. You'll not only ensure the timely collection of receivables but also play a critical role in optimizing processes, identifying risk, and improving KPIs that drive the company’s financial success.</p><p>This role offers the opportunity to lead change, develop talent, and drive innovation in our collections strategy — while maintaining a strong focus on the customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p>💼 <strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Lead & Develop</strong> a high-performing team of Collections Specialists, coaching and mentoring to ensure success and professional growth.</li><li><strong>Improve Performance</strong> by managing metrics, KPIs, and workflows to maximize team productivity and cash collection.</li><li><strong>Drive Process Innovation</strong> by identifying opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies within the AR and collections space.</li><li><strong>Collaborate Cross-Functionally</strong> with Sales, Disputes & Deductions, and other key stakeholders to proactively address payment delays and account issues.</li><li><strong>Monitor & Mitigate Risk</strong> by identifying high-risk customers and tracking key accounts through detailed analysis and reporting.</li><li><strong>Deliver Results</strong> through timely, data-driven collections strategies, including cash forecasting and bad debt management.</li><li><strong>Own the Relationship</strong> by facilitating customer calls and reviews to resolve disputes and strengthen client partnerships.</li></ul><p>The company offers insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more. </p>
<p><strong>Controller – Plant Operations</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> near northern suburbs of Chicago</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Manufacturing / Plant Operations</p><p>Excellent client seeking candidates for a Controller role supporting manufacturing / plant operations. This position plays a critical role in overseeing plant financials, driving operational efficiency, and partnering with both plant management and executive leadership. You will lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, inventory control, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely financial performance tracking at the plant level.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and management reports, including detailed variance and trend analyses.</li><li>Manage the month-end close process, journal entries, and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Supervise and develop a small accounting team responsible for billing, collections, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processing.</li><li>Monitor and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and plant financial procedures to ensure SOX and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Support plant operations by managing and analyzing standard cost updates, inventory valuation, and production costing.</li><li>Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts; analyze and resolve inventory discrepancies.</li><li>Maintain and adjust product routings, bills of material, and standard cost structures in alignment with customer pricing and material fluctuations.</li><li>Oversee the fixed asset management process including capitalization, depreciation, and reporting.</li><li>Provide financial insight and recommendations to plant and executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making.</li><li>Support cross-functional projects and provide ad hoc reporting as needed.</li><li>Become a subject matter expert in the plant's ERP system, with a focus on manufacturing and cost accounting functionality.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing or plant environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory management, and cost accounting principles.</li><li>Prior experience managing small teams and collaborating cross-functionally.</li><li>Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with manufacturing-specific systems preferred.</li><li>Advanced Excel and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on plant environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on plant operations by driving financial clarity, improving processes, and serving as a key partner to both finance and production leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include insurance, vacation pay, holiday pay and more </p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to join our team in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In this role, you will oversee financial operations for a manufacturing facility, ensuring accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. You will collaborate with plant leadership to drive strategic initiatives, maintain positive employee relations, and provide actionable financial insights.</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>• Prepare comprehensive financial reports to forecast business activity and evaluate operational expenses.</p><p>• Lead the development and review of budgets, ensuring proposals are supported by accurate documentation.</p><p>• Advise management on insurance coverage to mitigate property losses and liabilities.</p><p>• Oversee depreciation calculations for capital assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reviews.</p><p>• Manage the Finance Department, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.</p><p>• Partner with plant leadership to establish strategic goals and allocate resources effectively.</p><p>• Support capital project financial tracking and provide recommendations for improvement.</p><p>• Review production variances and material loss reports, offering actionable insights to management.</p><p>• Participate in plant initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.</p>
We are looking for a skilled Treasury Manager to lead the company’s treasury operations and ensure financial stability. In this role, you will oversee liquidity management, banking relationships, and compliance, while driving strategic initiatives to optimize cash flow and financial performance. This position is ideal for an analytical individual who excels at both strategic planning and operational execution.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily cash positioning and liquidity operations to ensure smooth financial processes.<br>• Develop and refine short- and long-term cash flow forecasting models to align with organizational goals.<br>• Oversee banking relationships, including negotiating credit card programs, merchant services, and bank fees.<br>• Lead treasury-related aspects of the annual budgeting process by collaborating with finance and operations teams.<br>• Conduct detailed analyses of treasury operations, including variance reporting and working capital optimization.<br>• Ensure compliance with treasury policies, regulatory requirements, and banking covenants.<br>• Support debt management activities such as monitoring interest expenses and assisting with financing transactions.<br>• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and business leaders to provide actionable insights for financial decision-making.<br>• Drive process improvements and identify opportunities for automation within treasury functions.<br>• Monitor and report on treasury-related metrics to maintain transparency and accountability.
We are looking for an experienced Credit Analyst to join our team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role will focus on managing credit and underwriting operations for small-ticket loans and equipment leases, while also contributing to the company’s strategic growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial credit analysis and leadership, with a commitment to delivering exceptional service and maintaining regulatory compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee credit and underwriting processes for small-ticket loans and equipment leases, ranging from $10,000 to $250,000 or more.<br>• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of credit analysts and underwriters, including setting credit authorities and training programs.<br>• Review and approve complex transactions, ensuring they align with company guidelines while addressing exceptions when necessary.<br>• Develop and implement scalable credit scoring models and automated underwriting systems to improve efficiency.<br>• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams to ensure timely processing and an exceptional customer experience.<br>• Monitor portfolio performance, focusing on delinquency rates and loss metrics, and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.<br>• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare for annual audits.<br>• Update and refine Ideal Customer profiles on a regular basis to align with business needs.<br>• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and risk management initiatives.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to lead strategic financial initiatives and optimize performance for our organization in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This high-visibility role requires a skilled individual to manage financial planning processes, analyze historical data, and provide actionable insights to the executive team, board of directors, and private equity stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the ideal candidate will combine strategic vision with tactical execution to drive value creation and resource optimization.</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>• Develop and oversee comprehensive financial planning processes, including annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and short-term estimates, to enhance decision-making and efficiency.</p><p>• Create and refine financial models to support strategic plans, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning efforts.</p><p>• Prepare and deliver impactful financial presentations for executive leadership, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.</p><p>• Analyze financial performance against forecasts and plans, conducting variance analyses and partnering with business leaders to achieve organizational goals.</p><p>• Design and implement dynamic dashboards, management reporting tools, and key performance indicators to monitor financial and operational performance effectively.</p><p>• Generate detailed sales reports on a daily and weekly basis, providing actionable insights to drive business growth.</p><p>• Collaborate with business leaders to assess emerging trends, identify risks and opportunities, and propose innovative solutions.</p><p>• Optimize FP& A processes by enhancing coordination, streamlining workflows, and improving forecasting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with data engineers to implement advanced systems for automated reporting and enhanced data visualization.</p><p>• Lead and mentor an FP& A team, fostering a collaborative environment focused on achieving business results and increasing company valuation.</p>
