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7 results for Plant Controller in Racine, WI

Plant Controller

Franklin, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
122000 - 127000 USD / Yearly
As a Plant Controller, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving financial performance excellence across two plants, located in Franklin, WI, and Victor, MT. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life. Participate and support closing processes, performing journal entries, reviewing plant spending, communicating results, and driving operational excellence across two plants.Compare actual financial performance to forecast, budget, and prior year, providing insights to drive improvements.Support and drive annual planning as part of plant leadership and Global Operations Finance.Monitor and support third‑party manufacturing activities and material movements with supply chain partners.Participate in reconciliation of plant property taxes with corporate tax.Ensure internal controls on spending, production, working capital, and fixed assets.Support inventory tracking routines including physical inventory, slow‑moving reporting, and standard cost updates.Serve as capital projects administrator ensuring documentation and justification.Collaborate with plant managers, supply chain, procurement, and engineering teams.Support sales and marketing with product cost estimates.Participate in third‑party audits as required by Global Supply Chain. Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited university.Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance.Technical skills in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial modeling, and analysis.Ability to contextualize financial information and present analysis effectively in multiple formats.Motivated team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.Ability to build relationships across diverse departments. Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward Previous plant, cost accounting, supply chain, procurement, or operations finance experience.Proficiency in SharePoint, BOBJ, Power BI, Microsoft products, or advanced Excel.Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI) in financial reporting.Experience leading cross‑functional project teams.Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) conversions; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA).Familiarity with absorption accounting.Exposure to SAP.Proficiency in QAD.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Plant Controller

Oconomowoc, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Plant Controller to oversee the financial direction of our manufacturing operation in Ixonia, Wisconsin. This role will guide core accounting activities, deliver accurate financial insights, and partner closely with leadership to support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, especially in cost and inventory accounting, along with a practical approach to improving reporting and planning through modern technology. Responsibilities: • Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the plant, including ledger oversight, financial reporting, payables, receivables, and coordination of payroll-related processes. • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of financial results. • Produce and interpret financial statements and operational reports to help leadership evaluate performance and make informed decisions. • Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes such as standard costing, inventory valuation, and analysis of production variances. • Review inventory and product cost data to identify margin trends, cost drivers, and opportunities to improve profitability. • Partner with plant and operations leaders to strengthen cost control, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement efforts. • Drive the annual budgeting process and maintain regular forecasting activities to align financial plans with business performance. • Enhance reporting tools, automation, and business intelligence capabilities, including the use of cloud-based and AI-enabled solutions where appropriate. • Coordinate audit preparation, support external accounting partners, and uphold compliance with company policies and financial controls. • Coach and support accounting staff while promoting accountability, accuracy, and ongoing development.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Plant Controller

Nashotah, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing facility in Waukesha County, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with plant leadership to provide accurate reporting, strengthen cost controls, and support decisions that improve operational and financial performance. The position focuses on plant accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, and profitability insight across products and customers. 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:• Lead the monthly close process for plant operations and prepare financial reporting packages for review with site leadership.• Maintain accurate plant financial records by overseeing account reconciliations and ensuring integrity across balance sheet and income statement activity.• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and cross-functional leaders to build annual budgets, refresh forecasts, and monitor performance against operating targets.• Oversee inventory accounting by reconciling subledger activity to the general ledger and ensuring production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.• Develop, update, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to support sound product costing and planning decisions.• Investigate manufacturing variances, explain results to operational leaders, and help drive corrective actions that improve plant performance.• Manage inventory reserve analysis for excess and obsolete stock while partnering with operations and purchasing on disposition strategies.• Support physical inventory and cycle count programs, including process improvement efforts designed to increase accuracy and control.• Administer capital project accounting by tracking approved spending, recording asset activity, and transferring completed projects into fixed assets.• Provide profitability and pricing analysis for products, projects, and customers to help sales, engineering, and operations achieve margin objectives.
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Controller

Kenosha, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial leadership, strengthen accounting operations, and deliver accurate reporting for the organization in Racine / Kenosha, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and performance analysis while helping leadership make informed business decisions. The role also partners across departments to enhance processes, improve data quality, and support the effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and reporting tools. For immediate consideration call Michelle Phillips at 414-204-7306 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. Responsibilities:• Direct the day-to-day accounting and finance function, guiding team members through coaching, performance feedback, and regular planning discussions to keep priorities on track.• Maintain reliable financial operations by enforcing internal controls, upholding accounting standards, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory and company requirements.• Design and refine policies, approval structures, and reporting practices that improve accuracy, reduce risk, and support timely financial close activities.• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting cycle, including cash flow projections, working capital needs, receivables, payables, inventory, and project-related funding requirements.• Produce and evaluate recurring financial reports and formal period-end statements, highlighting trends, profitability, backlog, liquidity, and other performance indicators for leadership review.• Advise senior management with financial insights such as variance reviews, cost analysis, project margin evaluation, and recommendations for operational efficiency and resource allocation.• Lead and support the ongoing use and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including testing, workflow alignment, reporting improvements, control design, and user adoption efforts.• Work closely with operations, project teams, purchasing, sales, engineering, and service functions to align financial processes with inventory activity, job costing, manufacturing, and project accounting needs.• Strengthen data integrity by promoting timely and consistent transaction entry across departments and by using tools such as Microsoft Office and Power BI to support reporting and decision-making.
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Controller

Arlington Heights, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and provide accurate, timely insight that supports business decisions in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This position oversees core accounting activities, strengthens reporting processes, and helps maintain sound financial controls across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on systems experience, and the ability to guide budgeting, compliance, and day-to-day financial management. Responsibilities:• Direct the organization’s accounting operations, including general ledger activity, month-end close, and preparation of reliable financial statements.• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions to promote accuracy, timeliness, and effective cash flow management.• Develop, monitor, and refine budget plans, partnering with leadership to evaluate performance against financial targets.• Establish and maintain internal control procedures that support compliance, reduce risk, and improve overall financial integrity.• Produce detailed financial reports and management analyses using reporting tools such as Crystal Reports and other accounting software platforms.• Coordinate audit activities by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and responses needed for internal or external review.• Manage financial data within accounting systems, CRM platforms, and ADP-related tools to improve reporting consistency and operational efficiency.• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounting workflows and implement changes that enhance accuracy and scalability. Benefits Include: Competitive salary and performance-based incentivesComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k)PTO and holidaysProfessional development and training opportunitiesA collaborative and dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth
2026-06-19T00:00:00Z

Controller

Menomonee Falls, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
75 - 85 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Interim Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing organization. This Long-term Contract position will serve as the senior finance leader at the location, partnering closely with local leadership while coordinating with the broader corporate finance organization. The role is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on accounting work with high-level review, analysis, and reporting responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly accounting close for the site, ensuring timely completion of financial statements, accruals, and supporting schedules.• Review general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss results while stepping in on complex accounting matters as needed.• Prepare accurate financial reports for management and corporate stakeholders, including monthly performance summaries and operational highlights.• Analyze budget-to-actual and period-over-period results to identify key drivers, explain variances, and support business decisions.• Provide guidance to accounting staff by reviewing work completed by team members and resolving escalated issues related to entries, reconciliations, and reporting.• Support detailed accounting areas such as accruals, product costing, and other analytical tasks that require advanced financial judgment.• Maintain strong financial controls and help ensure accounting practices align with company policies and reporting standards.• Partner with site leadership to deliver clear financial insight and support day-to-day business operations with sound accounting oversight.
2026-06-16T00:00:00Z

Controller - hybrid 3 days

Northbrook, IL
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 158000 USD / Yearly
Hybrid - 3 days a week on site Controller to lead the accounting function for healthcare-focused nonprofit in Northbrook Illinois. This position will oversee accounting and grant accounting. Ideally revenue cycle ( healthcare experience). This role offers a hybrid schedule with three days onsite and the opportunity to grow within the organization as well as manage staff. Be responsible for being the point person for audits. Hiring personnel and evaluating staffing Send your resume to [email protected] or call 630-368-1175medical, dental and other benefits. <ul><li>Fully responsible for accounting function, ensuring an accurate and timely monthly close and financial reporting process. Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff while overseeing allocations, journal entries, interdepartmental postings, and cash activity.</li><li>Review and reconcile monthly account schedules and oversee close procedures, including analytical review of key balance sheet accounts. Identify variances, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Oversee payroll-related accounting activities, including review of recurring payroll processing, research of exceptions, reconciliation of payroll tax filings, and resolution of related inquiries.</li><li>Manage annual information return reporting in coordination with finance staff and ensure timely preparation and distribution of required tax documents.</li><li>Develop, document, and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, and financial policies to support compliance and operational effectiveness. Maintain a consistent account structure and support internal audit activity, risk assessments, and cost analysis initiatives.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements and systems enhancements to increase automation across accounting and budgeting workflows. Oversee financial systems administration, data integrity, reporting reliability, and control procedures.</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on special projects, strategic initiatives, and departmental priorities. Provide financial guidance, tools, and decision-support resources to operational leaders across the organization.</li><li>Serve as liaison for retirement plan administration and support compliance-related reporting and annual filings.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support the annual audit process and required organizational tax filings.</li></ul>
2026-06-04T00:00:00Z