Position Description<br>We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Finance Manager to join our team in Franklin, WI. This individual will act as a key strategic partner to the Plant Manager and the site leadership team, providing robust financial oversight and guidance. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of plant financial planning and analysis. This high visibility role is critical for driving profitability, ensuring financial integrity, and supporting our continuous improvement culture in a complex manufacturing environment.<br><br>Key Responsibilities<br>Financial Planning & Analysis<br><br>Lead the plant's monthly forecasting and annual planning functions, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.<br>Analyze plant financial results against prior forecasts and plans, providing clear, actionable insights to leadership.<br>Oversee the compilation and timely submission of standardized financial and KPI reports, including the Monthly Business Review (MBR) package, monthly flash results, variance analyses, and daily dashboards.<br>Communicate actual and forecasted financial results in clear business terms to various levels of management.<br> <br><br>Cost Accounting & Operational Finance<br><br>Apply an understanding of manufacturing financial principles, including cost accounting, routing and BOM analysis, labor efficiency tracking, and PPV analysis to provide accurate product costing and reporting, production variances and margin analysis.<br>Support annual cost roll including labor and overhead standard rate setting, material price and supplier changes<br>Develop and implement creative, effective methods for tracking daily production and efficiency for complex, large-scale modular units to answer the questions: “How did we do today?” and “Are we on track?”<br>Calculate plant performance and review with the relevant leaders to drive improvements<br>Support accounting with the annual physical inventory, and monitor results of the routine cycle count processes, E&O and production scrap. Partner with accounting to ensure inventory valuation practices are consistent with GAAP<br>Lead initiatives to improve cash flow and working capital by aligning with procurement and sales teams to optimize DPO and DSO<br> <br><br>Business Partnership & Continuous Improvement<br><br>Serve as a key resource and financial advisor for the Plant Manager and other operational leaders.<br>Collaborate closely with plant leadership to establish production standards, validate cost savings, and drive operational efficiency.<br>Drive business results by supporting and utilizing 80/20 disciplines and techniques.<br>Support Regional Finance Director in the analysis of and justification of significant investments, including large capital expenditures using ROI and payback analysis<br>Required Education & Qualifications<br>A minimum of 5 years of relevant financial experience<br>A minimum of 2-3 years in a manufacturing/plant environment.<br>Strong, demonstrated skillsets in, financial analysis, forecasting, and driving business results.<br>Hands-on experience with an integrated ERP system and a global consolidation system. SAP and HFM a plus.<br>Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong skills in PowerPoint and Word.<br>A thorough working knowledge of US GAAP.<br> <br><br>Education Requirements<br><br>Bachelor’s Degree is required in Accounting or Finance.<br>An MBA, CPA, or CMA certification is a significant plus.
<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><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Position Summary</u></strong></p><p>The Accounting Manager manages most accounting activities, including P&L reviews, monthly close, integration and acquisition project work, and other management duties. This position leads significant business-facing matters including the reporting and driving of key performance metrics in finance and business case development. The Accounting Manager leads staff and seniors on the Finance Team. This position is a key contact with various other managers within the company’s shared service center.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Responsibilities May Include, But Not Limited To</strong></p><ul><li>Lead change management process for staff and seniors on the Finance team</li><li>Function as the key developer of talent for the team</li><li>Manage the monthly close process including preparation of financial statements, etc.</li><li>Lead business initiatives and strategies i.e., system rollouts, integration of new acquisitions, and process improvements</li><li>Manage the governance over key systems in SAP i.e., fixed assets, treasury, leases, and other general ledger systems</li><li>Partner with the Controls department to ensure effective internal controls</li><li>Manage the external audit process</li><li>Support auxiliary audits i.e., Sales & Use Tax, Accounts Receivable Securitization, etc.</li><li>Other projects or duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>About the role</u></strong></p><p>In this role you will be preparing the SEC filings including coordinating and documenting supports to the financials and related footnote to ensure timely filing. Additionally, you will be assisting in the research and documentation of technical accounting and reporting matters, navigate new business initiatives and their corresponding accounting implications. The manager of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting will be reporting to the Director of SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. The ideal candidate is an avid learner and enjoys collaborating with people with a diverse set of talents in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key duties</u></strong></p><ul><li>Prepare the SEC filings (including 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy, and associated XBRL reporting efforts) and ensure compliance with SEC rules and regulations and US GAAP,</li><li>Coordinate, prepare and ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for the financials and related disclosures (including Earnings Per Share and Statement of Cash Flow schedules), and assist with earnings releases, and other Investor Relations materials,</li><li>Work directly with external auditors and take responsibility for relevant audit requests</li><li>Monitor U.S. GAAP and SEC developments and lead the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements,</li><li>Research accounting literature and prepare technical memorandums, white papers, and internal accounting policy documentation, to support accounting position and treatment of new transactions</li><li>Review new customer agreements under ASC 606 and coordinate with the Revenue team to ensure proper accounting treatment,</li><li>Work with the Controller and Accounting team to develop and maintain efficient processes and communication during the period-end close and audit,</li><li>Assist with the design and implementation of SOX compliant controls with the VP of Finance, the Finance Controller and the Director of SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting and ensure their effectiveness and efficiency overtime.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Let’s get you into a job where you’re not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounting Manager position. Which may seem pretty standard…until you get to the best part: The perks.</p><p><br></p><p>1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees</p><p>2) They have higher bonus structures</p><p>3) There’s work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.</p><p>4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)</p><p>5) And more…</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong>:</p><ul><li>Manage and oversee the daily operations of the corporate accounting department, ensuring all corporate financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.</li><li>Monitor, compile, and analyze detailed cash flow reports, compiling historical cash flows and forecasting future cash requirements to ensure optimal liquidity for the organization’s operations. This includes analyzing cash flow trends, predicting future cash needs, and advising on cash management strategies.</li><li>Oversee income tax preparations for multiple entities, ensuring timely filing, compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and advise on tax strategies and implications of business decisions. This involves staying updated on tax laws and coordination with our external tax preparers and advisors.</li><li>Review and analyze accounting data to produce accurate financial reports, which are essential for strategic planning and decision-making.</li><li>Enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles to ensure that all financial activities align with legal standards and company policies.</li><li>Monitor systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department, if necessary.</li><li>Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy, providing guidance and leadership to the accounting team.</li><li>Maintain treasury management relationships and administer banking activity including account maintenance and ensuring compliance with banking requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><em>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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Is your current job giving “all-work-no-play” when it should be giving “work-life balance + above market pay rates”? </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making for the software business in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with leaders across commercial, software, accounting, and finance teams to translate financial and operational data into clear business insight. The position also contributes to broader company planning and reporting activities by strengthening forecasts, analyzing results, and helping leadership understand key financial trends.</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>• Act as the lead finance partner for the software business, providing analysis and guidance that supports informed operational and commercial decisions.</p><p>• Develop and refine financial models covering revenue, margins, expenses, and other business drivers to support budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term planning.</p><p>• Evaluate business results by reviewing trends in software performance, recurring revenue, profitability, and differences between actual results and planned expectations.</p><p>• Work with stakeholders to create meaningful reports and dashboards that monitor key software metrics and turn findings into practical recommendations.</p><p>• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles by preparing financial analyses, management reports, and explanations of performance fluctuations.</p><p>• Review financial statement activity, investigate unexpected variances, and identify factors affecting reporting accuracy and business outcomes.</p><p>• Improve reporting processes, data integrity, and forecast visibility to increase efficiency, scalability, and compliance across finance activities.</p><p>• Partner with FP&A, accounting, and operational teams to align management reporting with financial results and underlying business performance.</p><p>• Prepare ad hoc analyses and presentation materials for senior leadership, the executive team, and the board as needed.</p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is up to $145,000-$155,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>Join the wave of finance professionals who are swapping their mundane 9-5s for fresh opportunities with Chicago’s top companies. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>About The Role</strong></p><p><strong> </strong>The Internal Audit Business Process Manager is part of the North America Internal Audit team, to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, identify and mitigate risks, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes. This position also serves as a resource and advisor on process and control related matters. Excellent critical thinking, leadership and communication skills, and the ability to effectively and persuasively collaborate with all business and process areas are key components of this role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> What You'll Accomplish</strong></p><ul><li>Assist in developing and executing the annual internal audit plan, aligned with the company’s strategic objectives, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Assist in developing and maintaining Internal Audit methodology documentation, including: testing approach and templates, work programs, and reporting templates</li><li>Assist in performing risk assessments to identify key business, operational, and financial risks and ensure effective mitigation strategies are in place</li><li>Manage the end-to-end SOX program including scoping, walkthroughs, operating effectiveness testing remediation and reporting</li><li>Assist control owners in understanding how to successfully document and retain evidence of Information Used in Control (IUC) / Information Produced by Entity (IPE)</li><li>Understand Segregation of Duties and support in risk identification, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation</li><li>Analyze SOC 1 (System and Organizational Controls 1) Reports to assess the service organizations internal controls over financial reporting and ability to meet control objectives</li><li>Oversee the execution of audit and advisory reviews, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring agreed-upon audit objectives are met and audit missions are properly managed. Scope includes: control testing, financial audits, operational audits, IT audits, and compliance reviews for all North American business</li><li>Prepare and present audit findings and recommendations to senior leadership through oral presentations and written reports, effectively communicating results, areas of concern, and proposed corrective actions</li><li>Monitor and report on the status of action plans agreed by management, and provide periodic reports on the status of internal audit activities, results, and progress against the annual audit plan</li><li>Coordinate and communicate with the external audit team</li><li>Stay updated with changes in laws, regulations, and accounting standards to ensure compliance and recommend necessary adjustments to internal control systems and processes</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><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $190,000 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].</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform accounting research and review technical accounting memos including the following:</li><li>Oversee lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures</li><li>Stock based compensation plans and modification accounting considerations</li><li>Ensuring ASC 606 revenue recognition compliance with policies and procedures</li><li>Review certain quarterly and annual disclosures with the company's 10-Q and 10-K filings</li><li>Review disclosures to ensure compliance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements</li><li>Review new accounting pronouncements issued quarterly and assist with implementation as needed</li><li>Provide accounting support for complex transactions, including derivatives, acquisitions, and revenue recognition</li><li>Oversee and/or participate in special projects as needed</li></ul><p><br></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><em>The salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000 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]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You know what’s awesome? PTO. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your PTO. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description:</strong></p><p><strong>Project and Asset Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project accounting (CapEx and OpEx), ensuring accurate tracking, cost allocations, and capitalization of project expenditures in compliance with U.S. GAAP.</li><li>Manage fixed asset accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation schedules, impairment assessments, and disposals.</li><li>Manage intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, amortization schedules, impairment assessments, and divestitures / disposals.</li><li>Lead lease accounting under ASC 842, ensuring accurate lease classification, right-of-use asset accounting, and financial disclosures.</li><li>Collaborate with project management, finance, and operations teams to improve capital expenditure tracking and financial controls.</li><li>Mineral Reserve reporting (S-K 1300) finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Properties & Facilities reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Sustainability & Environmental reporting finance support analytics and commentary</li><li>Support account receivable aging analysis and allowance for doubtful accounts analysis through the leveraging / addition of credit assessment, past due history, collections status, etc.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Financial Compliance and Internal Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and corporate accounting policies.</li><li>Develop and implement internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and mitigate risk in project and asset accounting.</li><li>Support internal and external audits, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance financial reporting accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong> Data Analytics and Financial Insights</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize data tools such as Power Query, Power BI, Alteryx, and Python to develop financial models, automate reporting, and generate actionable insights.</li><li>Improve data governance and system integration to enhance financial reporting accuracy, accessibility, and automation.</li><li>Provide data analytics and reporting support across finance, shared services, and accounting to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.</li></ul><p><br></p>