We are looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to support strategic transactions and serve as a key finance partner for corporate development initiatives in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role will guide financial planning, diligence, and post-close activities across acquisitions, divestitures, and investments while collaborating with accounting, treasury, tax, legal, and audit stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, transaction experience, and the ability to coordinate complex finance workstreams in a public company environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Serve as the central finance contact for corporate development activities, aligning deliverables across accounting, treasury, FP&A, and business unit finance teams.<br>• Lead finance priorities for acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investment projects, ensuring key milestones are supported according to transaction schedules.<br>• Evaluate deal-related accounting, financial reporting, and control considerations during diligence and transaction planning, and help resolve related issues.<br>• Work closely with treasury to assess funding strategies, liquidity needs, cash flow effects, and capital structure implications tied to transactions.<br>• Coordinate contributions from tax, legal, internal audit, and external advisory partners to help drive efficient execution and regulatory compliance.<br>• Support public company reporting and governance expectations by maintaining adherence to internal accounting policies, reporting standards, and control requirements.<br>• Oversee post-close finance activities such as inventory verification, purchase accounting updates, general ledger alignment, working capital reviews, and integration into recurring close cycles.<br>• Monitor transaction-related items including earn-outs, escrows, holdbacks, and transition service accounting, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting.<br>• Partner with internal audit and finance leadership to incorporate acquired businesses into the company’s control framework and address identified control gaps.<br>• Identify opportunities to improve processes, standardize transaction support activities, and enhance financial analysis for post-transaction performance monitoring.
<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>
We are looking for a skilled Project Accountant to join our team in New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role is integral to supporting project management, operations, and finance leadership by providing comprehensive financial oversight across various projects and business units. The ideal candidate will focus on ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in financial reporting while driving profitability and continuous improvement.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee monthly financial close activities for projects, including account analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.<br>• Monitor project costs and compare baselines to actuals, conducting detailed variance analyses to identify and address discrepancies.<br>• Manage monthly forecasting processes for assigned projects, ensuring alignment with operational goals and financial transparency.<br>• Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts to support strategic planning and decision-making.<br>• Maintain and enhance documentation for internal controls, audits, and compliance requirements.<br>• Analyze labor costs and workforce productivity, delivering actionable insights to improve efficiency and utilization.<br>• Collaborate with Project Managers and Operations leaders to strengthen financial discipline and improve cost management practices.<br>• Partner with the Business Controller and Finance teams on ad hoc reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Sr. Project Manager to guide enterprise-wide initiatives for an organization in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This role will create order across a dynamic portfolio by establishing effective governance, improving delivery practices, and keeping teams aligned with business priorities. The position works closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to turn strategic goals into well-managed, measurable outcomes. <strong>This role requires candidates to be local to the Milwaukee area due to Hybrid onsite expectations. No visa sponsorship is available at this time.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Build and manage a consistent project delivery framework that supports intake, prioritization, progress monitoring, and executive reporting across the organization.</p><p>• Collaborate with senior leadership and department stakeholders to connect active initiatives with broader business objectives and operational goals.</p><p>• Coordinate complex project plans involving multiple teams, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and deliverables remain visible and on track.</p><p>• Provide leadership with clear updates on status, risks, constraints, and interdependencies so informed decisions can be made quickly.</p><p>• Strengthen accountability across cross-functional teams by following up on commitments, surfacing blockers early, and driving timely resolution.</p><p>• Administer and improve project management platforms such as Asana or similar tools, including workflows, dashboards, and reporting structures.</p><p>• Lead project launch meetings, recurring check-ins, and stakeholder communications while translating detailed progress into concise executive-level summaries.</p><p>• Evaluate delivery gaps, process inefficiencies, and potential risks, then recommend practical improvements that enhance execution and transparency.</p><p>• Support leadership in ranking competing priorities so resources remain focused on the highest-value initiatives.</p><p>• Shift effectively between strategic planning and hands-on project coordination depending on business needs and project demands.</p>
<p>We are looking for a General Accounting Manager to support financial operations and reporting for a manufacturing-focused organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate accounting records, guiding close activities, and delivering analysis that helps leadership make informed decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong general ledger expertise, a hands-on approach to financial review, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented 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 daily general ledger activities to ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and aligned with company reporting expectations.</p><p>• Record and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations while helping drive timely month-end and year-end closing activities.</p><p>• Prepare financial reporting schedules and performance summaries, including variance analysis and explanations for management review.</p><p>• Monitor fixed asset activity, reconcile supporting schedules to the ledger, and help forecast related cash requirements.</p><p>• Complete bank reconciliations and oversee routine banking tasks such as daily cash activity reporting and payment control processes.</p><p>• Partner with audit teams by assembling requested documentation and supporting both internal and external review procedures.</p><p>• Contribute to weekly and monthly operational reporting by analyzing sales results, inventory variances, productivity trends, and cost performance.</p><p>• Provide financial support for budgeting and forecasting across sales, labor, materials, packaging, and departmental spending.</p><p>• Assist accounts receivable and accounts payable workflows as needed while serving as a resource for ERP users, master data maintenance, and system-related issue resolution.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced enterprise applications leader to guide the strategy, delivery, and ongoing optimization of business-critical systems for an organization near New Berlin, Wisconsin. This role partners closely with stakeholders across functions to turn operational needs into practical technology solutions that improve performance and support growth. The position also leads a team responsible for application delivery, modernization, and governance across a complex enterprise environment. <strong>This role is a Direct Hire opportunity and does not offer sponsorship at this time. Candidates must local and available for a full-time onsite schedule. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct and mentor a team responsible for enterprise applications, encouraging strong execution, collaboration, and focused growth.</p><p>• Work closely with leaders across finance, HR, marketing, legal, and other business areas to understand priorities and convert them into actionable technology plans.</p><p>• Oversee application initiatives from initial scoping through deployment, keeping timelines, budgets, and business objectives in clear alignment.</p><p>• Manage the health, enhancement, and long-term roadmap of enterprise systems to maximize reliability and business value.</p><p>• Coordinate cross-functional resources and external partners to deliver integrated solutions that improve connectivity across platforms.</p><p>• Champion Agile ways of working by supporting planning sessions, removing delivery obstacles, and promoting consistent team practices.</p><p>• Identify opportunities to streamline processes through system improvements, new capabilities, and modernization of legacy applications.</p><p>• Partner with leadership to evaluate new initiatives, develop business cases, and support informed decisions on technology investments.</p><p>• Monitor project outcomes and value delivery, providing stakeholders with clear updates on progress, risks, and results.</p>
<p><strong>Sales Technology Portfolio Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Milwaukee, WI (On-site)</p><p><strong>Type:</strong> Contract (6+ months, potential extension)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Applicants must be local to the Milwaukee area. ***GC or USC only***</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Sales Technology Portfolio Manager</strong> to bring structure, governance, and alignment to a large, complex portfolio of Sales Technology initiatives. This is a high-impact role within IT focused on improving prioritization, enforcing governance, and driving accountability across a fast-paced, high-volume environment.</p><p>This is an individual contributor position requiring strong communication skills, confidence under pressure, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a high-volume Sales Technology project pipeline, including intake, prioritization, roadmap planning, and capacity alignment</li><li>Establish and strengthen governance processes to improve visibility, consistency, and execution</li><li>Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders to ensure alignment with enterprise priorities</li><li>Evaluate and rationalize project demand, including consolidating, reclassifying, or redirecting work where appropriate</li><li>Coordinate initiatives across Salesforce, CPQ, and related sales platforms</li><li>Track progress, risks, dependencies, and resource constraints across multiple workstreams</li><li>Lead status meetings, roadmap reviews, and governance discussions</li><li>Communicate effectively across technical teams, vendors, and business partners</li><li>Escalate blockers and drive resolution in challenging or ambiguous situations</li><li>Support release planning, testing, and deployment readiness activities</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes This Role Unique</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to bring structure and governance to a large, active portfolio of initiatives</li><li>High-visibility role partnering with IT leadership and business stakeholders</li><li>Environment with significant opportunity to improve prioritization, alignment, and execution</li><li>Strong potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs</li></ul>