We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting operations of a mission-driven nonprofit in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will guide financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and cash management while partnering with leadership to support sound financial decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and organizational values.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Produce timely financial reports, including statements, account analysis, and other summaries that support informed business decisions.<br>• Coordinate with independent auditors and provide the documentation and support needed for annual audits and compliance reviews.<br>• Examine tax filings and related financial submissions to confirm completeness, accuracy, and adherence to applicable regulations.<br>• Monitor reconciliations between subsidiary records and the general ledger, and ensure outstanding balances are tracked and addressed appropriately.<br>• Direct the accounts receivable process by improving workflows, maintaining procedures, and strengthening collection practices.<br>• Manage grant accounting activities, including recordkeeping, reporting, and on-time submissions to federal and state agencies.<br>• Partner with department leaders and senior management to develop budgets that align financial plans with organizational priorities.<br>• Oversee cash flow planning, evaluate liquidity needs, and recommend investment approaches, financial policies, and internal procedures.<br>• Supervise key accounting functions and staff, including team members responsible for payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.<br>• Develop accounting practices that support operational continuity, including processes related to changes in museum operations when needed.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the company’s Accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-supported financial results across corporate and business unit activities.</p><p>• Serve as a trusted accounting advisor to senior leadership by offering guidance on controllership matters, external reporting, and finance-related priorities.</p><p>• Establish and monitor internal controls that align with regulatory expectations, organizational complexity, and sound governance standards.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting treatment for both new and ongoing business activities, applying relevant guidance to maintain compliant and consistent reporting.</p><p>• Manage productive relationships with external auditors and regulatory parties, supporting reviews, examinations, and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance scalability, and improve efficiency through process redesign and finance system enablement efforts.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams on initiatives that affect accounting activities, financial reporting, and broader business performance.</p><p>• Develop, mentor, and lead a collaborative accounting team focused on high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with applicable U.S. accounting standards.<br>• Manage regulatory and statutory compliance activities and coordinate with external parties to support successful audits and reporting obligations.<br>• 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.<br>• Lead core accounting functions such as the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury to maintain reliable day-to-day financial operations.<br>• Oversee period-end close activities and improve close timelines through disciplined processes, standardization, and strong review practices.<br>• Strengthen the control environment by designing, monitoring, and refining internal accounting procedures and financial governance measures.<br>• Manage cash flow oversight, liquidity planning, banking relationships, debt-related obligations, and broader treasury activities.<br>• Guide process improvement, automation, and financial systems enhancement efforts to increase accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.<br>• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, acquisitions, due diligence, and post-transaction integration efforts.<br>• Mentor and develop the accounting and finance team, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and long-term succession planning.
<p>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.</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 monthly close process for plant operations and prepare financial reporting packages for review with site leadership.</p><p>• Maintain accurate plant financial records by overseeing account reconciliations and ensuring integrity across balance sheet and income statement activity.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and cross-functional leaders to build annual budgets, refresh forecasts, and monitor performance against operating targets.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting by reconciling subledger activity to the general ledger and ensuring production and inventory transactions are recorded correctly.</p><p>• Develop, update, and analyze standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to support sound product costing and planning decisions.</p><p>• Investigate manufacturing variances, explain results to operational leaders, and help drive corrective actions that improve plant performance.</p><p>• Manage inventory reserve analysis for excess and obsolete stock while partnering with operations and purchasing on disposition strategies.</p><p>• Support physical inventory and cycle count programs, including process improvement efforts designed to increase accuracy and control.</p><p>• Administer capital project accounting by tracking approved spending, recording asset activity, and transferring completed projects into fixed assets.</p><p>• Provide profitability and pricing analysis for products, projects, and customers to help sales, engineering, and operations achieve margin objectives.</p>