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Corporate Controller

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
160000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an accomplished Corporate Controller to oversee accounting leadership for a growing manufacturing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding financial operations, supporting business performance, and strengthening partnership across plant locations and corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, and a track record of building effective processes and high-performing teams. 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. Responsibilities:• Direct the day-to-day work of the corporate accounting function, providing leadership and development for team members across general accounting, payables, receivables, collections, and payroll.• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure timely reporting, accurate journal entries, and well-supported account reconciliations.• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, including consolidated results and analysis that supports operational and executive decision-making.• Manage inventory and cost accounting activities by monitoring standard costs, overhead application, valuation accuracy, and physical inventory coordination.• Administer fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and maintenance of accurate supporting records.• Supervise core transaction processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll administration, cash activity, and bank reconciliations.• Maintain accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial requirements.• Coordinate external financial audits along with benefit-related and insurance audits, and oversee tax filings related to sales and use, property, and real estate obligations.• Partner with plant controllers and leaders in operations, engineering, quality, HR, and other departments to provide financial guidance and improve business processes.• Identify opportunities to enhance systems, streamline workflows, and support broader organizational initiatives tied to growth and operating efficiency.
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Corporate Tax Staff Accountant

Milwaukee, WI
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 30 USD / Hourly
Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist Position Overview We are seeking a detail oriented Staff Accountant / Payroll Specialist to support both accounting and payroll functions in a fast paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for payroll processing, account reconciliations, journal entries, month end close activities, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience with NetSuite and Paycom and be comfortable managing payroll complexities including timecard review, bonuses, commissions, and garnishments. Key Responsibilities Accounting Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accuracy. Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Assist with month end and year end close activities. Prepare financial reports and support management reporting needs. Analyze account activity and investigate variances. Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures. Payroll Process multi state payroll accurately and on time through Paycom. Review and audit employee timecards for accuracy. Calculate and process bonus and commission payments. Administer payroll deductions including garnishments and other withholdings. Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Respond to employee payroll related questions and resolve issues promptly. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. 3+ years of accounting and payroll experience. Experience with NetSuite and Paycom required. Manufacturing industry experience preferred. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, payroll processing, and reconciliations. Experience managing timekeeping systems and payroll related adjustments. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Preferred Experience Month end close and financial reporting. Processing bonuses, commissions, and garnishments. Manufacturing cost accounting exposure is a plus. Experience working in a high volume payroll environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys balancing both payroll and accounting responsibilities while contributing to a collaborative manufacturing team.
2026-08-19T00:00:00Z

Controller (Division)

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for the division in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role serves as a strategic partner to operational leadership while overseeing core accounting activities, financial controls, reporting, and cash flow performance. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to build an accountable, service-oriented team that supports both daily execution and long-term business objectives. Responsibilities: • Lead the division’s finance and accounting operations, setting a strong example through accountability, collaboration, and high attention to detail. • Recruit, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, aligning responsibilities and structure to support efficiency, growth, and consistent performance. • Define performance expectations, review results regularly, and promote a culture centered on ownership, continuous improvement, and responsive internal service. • Partner closely with operations leadership to monitor financial and operational results, address issues proactively, and help achieve key business targets. • Oversee customer billing and cash application activities, including compliance with customer-directed supplier portal requirements and invoicing procedures. • Direct accounts receivable and collections efforts to improve cash flow, reduce aging balances, resolve billing discrepancies, and track relevant performance indicators. • Maintain required supplier portal documentation, such as insurance certificates and corporate records, to ensure timely compliance with customer standards. • Manage subcontractor payment activities within strict deadlines while coordinating with other locations on billing, collections, payables, and reporting needs. • Support audits, internal control reviews, and financial reporting requirements by working with corporate accounting on compliance matters, findings, and follow-up actions. • Contribute to process improvement, accounting policy documentation, cost analysis, and strategic planning related to spending patterns, cash management, and business risk.
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Controller

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide dependable financial leadership for the organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong compliance practices, and strengthening internal controls across core finance activities. The Controller will also partner with senior leadership to support planning, performance analysis, and strategic growth initiatives while developing a capable and accountable finance team. Responsibilities: • Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable U.S. accounting standards. • Manage regulatory and statutory compliance activities and coordinate with external parties to support successful audits and reporting obligations. • Supervise tax filing processes across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including corporate returns, partnership reporting, and Schedule K-1 documentation, in collaboration with outside tax advisors. • Lead core accounting functions such as the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury to maintain reliable day-to-day financial operations. • Oversee period-end close activities and improve close timelines through disciplined processes, standardization, and strong review practices. • Strengthen the control environment by designing, monitoring, and refining internal accounting procedures and financial governance measures. • Manage cash flow oversight, liquidity planning, banking relationships, debt-related obligations, and broader treasury activities. • Guide process improvement, automation, and financial systems enhancement efforts to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. • Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, acquisitions, due diligence, and post-transaction integration efforts. • Mentor and develop the accounting and finance team, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term succession planning.
2026-08-12T00:00:00Z

Controller

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
190000 - 230000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a banking organization based in Chicago IL. This position will guide financial reporting, strengthen compliance practices, and provide leadership on accounting policy across the enterprise. The role works closely with senior leaders to deliver meaningful financial insight, support sound decision-making, and improve operational effectiveness. Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s Accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-supported financial results across corporate and business unit activities.• Serve as a trusted accounting advisor to senior leadership by offering guidance on controllership matters, external reporting, and finance-related priorities.• Establish and monitor internal controls that align with regulatory expectations, organizational complexity, and sound governance standards.• Evaluate accounting treatment for both new and ongoing business activities, applying relevant guidance to maintain compliant and consistent reporting.• Manage productive relationships with external auditors and regulatory parties, supporting reviews, examinations, and reporting requirements.• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance scalability, and improve efficiency through process redesign and finance system enablement efforts.• Partner with cross-functional teams on initiatives that affect accounting activities, financial reporting, and broader business performance.• Develop, mentor, and lead a collaborative accounting team focused on high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
2026-07-31T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Thiensville, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
96000 - 109000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to oversee core financial operations and support administrative activities at our Mequon, Wisconsin location. This role plays a key part in maintaining accurate records, strengthening internal controls, and delivering timely financial insight for business decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage daily processes with a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities: • Direct daily accounting and administrative activities, including transaction processing, record maintenance, and support for overall office operations. • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, monitor outstanding balances, and follow up on past-due customer payments to help maintain healthy cash flow. • Prepare and review financial documentation such as balance sheets, income statements, cash flow summaries, budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and job cost reporting. • Maintain accurate inventory and accounting records, verify invoice and vendor statement accuracy, and manage petty cash and employee purchase tracking. • Protect organizational assets by enforcing sound accounting practices, reviewing controls, and conducting audits or internal checks when needed. • Coordinate office upkeep by ensuring equipment, workspace conditions, housekeeping, and repair needs are addressed in a timely manner. • Communicate financial, operational, safety, and policy-related issues to leadership and provide recommendations for resolution. • Submit employee time records for payroll processing and help ensure weekly hours are reported accurately and on schedule.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Chicago, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
135000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $135,000 - $145,000 plus bonus, and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]. This role requires a pragmatic, commercially-minded CPA with Big 4 assurance experience who can evaluate accounting policies through an operational lens. Acting as a diplomatic liaison, you will manage SOX coordination, partner with internal controls to resolve audit gaps, standardize local operational finance processes, and eliminate administrative friction while upholding the highest standards of financial integrity. Job Description:<ul><li>SOX Management & Process Coordination: Lead end-to-end SOX process management and coordination across operational sites, ensuring local control owners understand, execute, and document key controls effectively.</li><li>Internal Control Gap Resolution & Owner Follow-Up: Liaise closely with the Internal Control team on identified control gaps, ensuring appropriate local operational contacts are engaged, accountable, and actively driving timely remediation with control owners.</li><li>Corporate Policy Implementation: Liaise with Corporate Accounting on the rollout and practical implementation of new accounting policies, translating technical requirements into actionable operational guidelines.</li><li>Operational Process Standardization: Partner with local operational finance and plant leadership to standardize core accounting and reporting workflows across manufacturing and distribution locations.</li><li>Optimize Account Reconciliations & Manual Entries: Drive continuous improvement in balance sheet reconciliation workflows and manual journal entry (MJE) processes, resolving aging bottlenecks and establishing clean documentation standards.</li><li>Technical Accounting Guidance: Provide practical US GAAP guidance across revenue recognition (customer rebates and discounts), lease and capital expenditure governance (CapEx vs. OpEx), and inventory cost accounting to ensure compliant, standardized, and efficient plant and commercial operations.</li><li>Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.</li></ul>
2026-08-07T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected] Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? Position Overview:The Accounting Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, with a focus on maintaining the integrity of financial processes and facilitating month-end close activities. This role involves managing a team, implementing process improvements, ensuring compliance, and providing valuable insights to internal stakeholders. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage and lead the accounting department, supervising basic accounting functions including Accounts Receivable (A/R), Accounts Payable (A/P), Payroll (P/R), General Ledger (G/L), and tax payments.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives within the accounting department to enhance efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries and monthly general ledger account reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Assist in establishing and documenting internal controls to maintain a robust control environment, overseeing adherence to control procedures.</li><li>Monitor and assess departmental activities, optimizing procedures and resource allocation while upholding a high level of precision.</li><li>Lead the development and growth of the accounting team, providing coaching, performance management, and development planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Finance, Planning &amp; Analysis (FP&A) to provide analysis, support, and insights to internal stakeholders and executive leadership.</li><li>Generate supporting schedules for audits and tax-related activities, ensuring accurate and timely information.</li></ul>
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
73000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead grant-related financial oversight and core accounting operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role supports housing programs and other assigned funding sources by ensuring accurate reporting, strong budget control, and compliance with applicable nonprofit and funding regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounting leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to guide staff while maintaining reliable financial processes and audit readiness. Responsibilities: • Oversee financial management and reporting for housing-related grants and other assigned funding programs, including monthly, quarterly, and closeout reporting requirements. • Track spending against approved budgets, evaluate variances, and share actionable updates with stakeholders to help prevent overspending. • Develop financial analyses and forecasts to assess remaining funds, align expenditures with budget expectations, and support compliance with funding restrictions. • Review invoices, travel reimbursements, and payroll time coding to confirm transactions follow financial, purchasing, and program guidelines, and address exceptions when needed. • Coordinate documentation and responses for external audits and program reviews, including requests tied to financial statements and grant monitoring. • Lead, mentor, and support finance staff and liaisons to promote accuracy, accountability, and focused development across the team. • Manage general ledger activity, prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, and support timely and accurate month-end close activities, including accruals and revenue entries. • Oversee cash management activities, including receipt posting, banking coordination, lease-related accounting, rental collections, and disbursement tracking. • Prepare annual tax and regulatory filings, support audited financial statement preparation, and contribute to internal control practices with attention to nonprofit compliance standards. • Produce cost allocation reporting and complete additional finance projects or operational assignments as directed by organizational leadership.
2026-08-11T00:00:00Z