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Controller

Middleton, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 140000 USD / Yearly
Accounting ManagerLocation: Madison, WisconsinSchedule: Hybrid, 2 days remote/3 onsite! Robert Half's Madison team is partnered on a search for a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial planning, and lead core reporting and compliance activities. This role offers a strong opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing team priorities, improving processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience (overseeing a team of 5), a CPA and be comfortable presenting financials to other leaders. For more detail and to be considered, please call 608-716-5643! Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Partner with finance leadership to oversee daily accounting operations, including staff accountants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.</li><li>Lead month-end close processes, review journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting and account analysis.</li><li>Assist with the annual business plan and lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and budget analysis.</li><li>Review monthly financial statements and provide financial insights and support to leadership.</li><li>Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workloads for accounting staff while promoting strong performance and accountability.</li><li>Support accounting systems administration, process improvements, software updates, and internal control enhancements.</li></ul>
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Controller

Brookfield, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Are you a highly motivated, team-oriented professional with a passion for leadership and accounting in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Robert Half is proud to partner with a growing private equity client in their search for a Controller. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing organization and make a direct impact on the success of their business. 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. Key Responsibilities:As the Controller, you will:<ul><li>Lead, develop, coach, and maintain the accountability of the accounting team.</li><li>Oversee the Credit and Collections team (CFS) and Accounts Receivable processes.</li><li>Ensure the safe custody of assets, financial records, and corporate documents.</li><li>Manage and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls.</li><li>Handle treasury management and oversee cash flow.</li><li>Supervise payroll operations and ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Administer the employee 401(k) benefit plan and exercise full ownership.</li><li>Oversee and maximize the utilization of the Sage Intacct G/L System, ensuring it provides critical insights for the business.</li><li>Manage business insurance policies and maintain compliance.</li><li>Take full responsibility for the monthly close process, providing accurate and timely financial reporting.</li><li>Act as a point of contact for the annual audit, working with external auditors to ensure successful completion.</li><li>Oversee income tax functions and coordinate with external accounting firms for tax preparation and filing.</li><li>Collaborate with the Director of FP&A on monthly forecasting, annual financial planning, and financial reporting.</li><li>Work with functional department heads to monitor and manage monthly expenditures and budgets.</li><li>Provide leadership with key financial insights to support informed, strategic business decisions.</li><li>Drive process improvements and kaizen initiatives in the accounting team.</li><li>Perform other ad hoc duties as needed.</li></ul>
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Controller

Port Washington, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting function and deliver reliable, timely financial information that supports sound business decisions. This role will oversee core financial operations, strengthen reporting processes, and partner closely with leadership on planning, analysis, and compliance matters. Based in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, this position plays a central role in maintaining strong controls, improving accounting procedures, and guiding the organization’s overall financial discipline. 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, quarterly, and annual close cycle by directing reviews of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure dependable results.• Manage day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, billing, collections, payroll coordination, and fixed asset records.• Produce management reporting packages that explain financial results, highlight trends, and compare actual performance against budget and forecast expectations.• Establish, monitor, and refine accounting policies and internal control practices to promote consistency, compliance, and accuracy across financial transactions.• Oversee critical balance sheet areas such as cash, accruals, prepaid items, and fixed assets, ensuring complete support and timely reconciliation.• Partner with department leaders to drive annual budgeting and recurring forecasting efforts, helping translate operational assumptions into actionable financial plans.• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and supporting efficient audit completion.• Monitor tax, statutory, and regulatory obligations, including applicable sales and use tax reporting, property tax support, and related compliance activities.• Deliver financial analysis and ad hoc modeling that informs strategic decisions, identifies risks, and uncovers opportunities for improved performance.• Guide and develop the accounting team through coaching, prioritization, and collaboration with internal stakeholders while supporting continuous process improvement, including stewardship of the accounting systems environment such as SyteLine ERP and related tools.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
55 - 60 USD / Hourly
We are seeking an Interim Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller to provide leadership and hands-on support across core accounting functions during a transitional period. This role will oversee daily accounting operations while driving process improvements and strengthening reporting and controls.This is a highly visible role requiring a strong GAAP foundation, leadership capability, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, collections, payroll, invoicing, and cash disbursements</li><li>Manage and support the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness</li><li>Provide interim leadership to a small team (1–2 staff), with oversight of broader accounting functions</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to resolve customer AR inquiries and support ongoing business operations</li><li>Approve refunds and write-offs, and initiate wire transfers</li><li>Compile and analyze financial data for budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting</li><li>Support annual financial statement audit and 401(k) audit processes</li><li>Identify process gaps and implement improvements, particularly within credit and collections</li><li>Establish and track KPIs to improve cash flow, collections, and operational efficiency</li><li>Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Temporary / Contract
60 - 70 USD / Hourly
A growing organization is seeking an Interim Accounting Manager/Controller to support accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.This role will play a key part in maintaining financial integrity, supporting the close process, and enhancing accounting operations in a dynamic environment.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Own assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis</li><li>Support month-end close to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting</li><li>Reconcile cash activity and record related entries</li><li>Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations with proper documentation and follow-up</li><li>Assist with revenue-related accounting, including monthly reconciliation and analysis</li><li>Support multi-entity accounting activities, including intercompany transactions</li><li>Assist with indirect tax filings and maintain supporting documentation</li><li>Support year-end audit readiness, including schedules and audit support</li><li>Partner cross-functionally to investigate discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements, documentation, and internal controls</li></ul>
2026-05-28T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Madison, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Our Robert Half Madison team is seeking an experienced accounting professional with construction industry expertise to lead core accounting operations, support financial reporting, and provide insight into project and cost performance for one of our newer clients. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on accounting work with process improvement, team support, and cross-functional partnership. For more information and to be considered, please call Aislynn at 608-716-5643! Responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, bank reconciliations, and cash transactions.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations to support accurate month-end and year-end close.</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation, budgeting, audit support, and variance analysis for management review.</li><li>Manage sales and use tax processes, including taxability review, invoice accuracy, and timely state filings.</li><li>Support project and cost accounting activities, including job costing, work-in-progress review, forecasting, overhead analysis, and closeout procedures.</li><li>Oversee billing and collections activities, maintain aging accuracy, and resolve customer invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner.</li><li>Supervise vendor invoice processing, payment accuracy, expense coding, and purchasing-related accounting support.</li><li>Partner with operations and project teams to strengthen reporting, improve processes, support ERP usage, and ensure accurate financial and project coding.</li></ul>
2026-05-04T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Madison, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Fiscal Manager to lead accounting operations for a mission-driven non-profit organization. This role will guide day-to-day financial activity, support sound reporting practices, and help ensure funds are managed accurately across multiple sources. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to maintain compliance while improving financial processes. Responsibilities: • Lead the organization’s core accounting activities, including oversight of the monthly close process and accurate maintenance of the general ledger. • Review reconciliations across balance sheet accounts and ensure payables, receivables, and journal activity are processed correctly and on schedule. • Monitor incoming funding streams and prepare financial reporting for executive leadership and external funding partners in a timely manner. • Maintain cost allocation practices and financial records in alignment with organizational standards and applicable contractual or regulatory requirements. • Strengthen internal controls across accounting systems and confirm that supporting sub-ledgers remain accurate and fully reconciled. • Coordinate the annual external audit, prepare supporting schedules, and manage documentation requests related to audits, monitoring reviews, and other compliance examinations. • Contribute financial insight to the yearly budgeting process and work closely with program leaders and event staff on fiscal planning and questions. • Oversee administrative financial obligations such as leases, contracts, insurance-related reviews, workers’ compensation audit activity, and records retention for confidential documents. • Supervise accounting team members, assign priorities, support skill development, and foster dependable coverage for essential finance tasks. • Identify opportunities to simplify workflows, improve efficiency, and introduce process enhancements in collaboration with organizational leadership.
2026-05-27T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager

Johnson Creek, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 110000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support accurate, timely financial reporting for our Wisconsin location. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee month-end activities, maintain general ledger integrity, and provide meaningful financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical ability, sound knowledge of accounting standards, and the confidence to work across departments in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Responsibilities: • Lead the monthly close process by preparing and reviewing journal entries, posting adjustments, and ensuring the general ledger is complete and accurate. • Examine financial activity across accounts, interpret trends in assets, liabilities, and equity, and help summarize the organization’s current and expected financial position. • Produce month-end reporting packages for leadership, including balance sheet support, profit and loss review, and other financial analyses needed for decision-making. • Reconcile bank accounts and other key balance sheet accounts, research variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner. • Oversee account structure maintenance by establishing new accounts as needed and confirming transactions are recorded to the appropriate ledger categories. • Monitor fixed asset records, including construction in progress, and maintain depreciation schedules to support accurate monthly expense recognition. • Review supporting journals and payment activity for errors, completeness, and proper coding, including invoices, checks, electronic payments, and wire transactions. • Support year-end accounting activities by closing accounts, preparing audit schedules, and assisting with tax return support and external financial statement audits. • Perform analysis related to unbilled revenue, billing summaries, and other recurring monthly accounting items to improve reporting accuracy and completeness.
2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Accounting Manager/Supervisor

Milwaukee, WI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
80000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to oversee financial operations and provide dependable insight into business performance in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will lead reporting, budgeting, project financial analysis, and compliance activities while supporting accurate month-end and year-end close processes. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting judgment, a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to maintain effective relationships with banking, audit, insurance, and regulatory partners. Responsibilities: • Develop recurring financial reports that highlight operating results, spending trends, and projected business performance across revenue and expense categories. • Produce both short-range and long-range financial statements and planning materials to support leadership decision-making. • Review project-level financial results each month, identify variances, and communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner. • Build budgets, evaluate supporting assumptions, and prepare summary analyses for leadership review and approval. • Examine costs, revenue streams, contractual obligations, and future commitments to help forecast financial outcomes and advise business leaders and partners. • Support monthly and annual close activities, including preparation of reconciliations, schedules, and required internal reporting. • Prepare documentation and financial reports needed for regulatory submissions, tax filings, and external compliance requirements. • Monitor organization-wide cash flow, maintain financial records for related entities, and coordinate with banks, auditors, insurance brokers, and clients as needed. • Partner with project managers to ensure contracts, amendments, billing details, and project plans are accurately reflected in the accounting system and invoicing remains compliant. • Evaluate accounting and payroll tools for effectiveness, assist with upgrades or system-related changes, and provide backup support across core accounting and payroll functions.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z