We are looking for an accomplished technology leader to guide platform and infrastructure functions through a period of operational improvement and long-range transformation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This contract opportunity is suited for someone who can strengthen day-to-day reliability while shaping a forward-looking strategy for cloud, data center, and enterprise platform services. The role will lead a sizable technical organization, partner with senior leadership, and build a more disciplined, accountable, and scalable engineering environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide strategic and operational leadership for platform engineering, infrastructure, and IT operations to improve service stability and team performance.<br>• Direct managers and technical leads across server administration, network engineering, and data center operations, overseeing an organization of approximately 40 to 50 employees and contractors.<br>• Build and execute a modernization plan for enterprise platforms, including assessment of hybrid cloud, full cloud, managed service, and other future-state architecture options.<br>• Develop roadmaps for reducing dependence on legacy mainframe systems and for advancing data center strategy, including migration planning and evaluation of an additional facility location.<br>• Establish stronger standards for infrastructure governance, lifecycle management, change control, release coordination, testing practices, and production readiness.<br>• Champion Site Reliability Engineering and observability efforts to improve system reliability, visibility, and operational response.<br>• Review availability, performance, and resilience metrics to identify technical debt, eliminate inefficiencies, and prioritize infrastructure improvements.<br>• Assess organizational capabilities, identify skill or leadership gaps, and implement changes that strengthen accountability, consistency, and execution.<br>• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to align infrastructure investments and transformation initiatives with long-term business objectives.
We are looking for an experienced Office Manager to support the day-to-day business operations of a church community in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who can bring strong leadership, sound financial oversight, and organized administrative support to a mission-driven environment. The person in this role will help keep office, facility, and staff operations running smoothly while partnering closely with leadership on financial and operational priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily administrative and business functions to ensure the organization operates efficiently and consistently.<br>• Manage financial activities such as accounts payable coordination, budget tracking, reconciliations, banking communications, and preparation of regular financial reports.<br>• Develop monthly and annual financial summaries, support forecasting efforts, and maintain accurate records and appropriate internal controls.<br>• Partner with leadership and finance stakeholders to assist with audit preparation, budgeting processes, and ongoing fiscal planning.<br>• Lead and support office and operational staff by assigning work, providing coaching, monitoring performance, and encouraging growth.<br>• Act as the main point of contact for human resources matters, including onboarding, policy administration, employee support, and review processes.<br>• Oversee payroll and benefits administration in coordination with internal support staff to promote accuracy and compliance.<br>• Supervise facility operations by coordinating maintenance, security, vendor services, supply purchasing, and building use scheduling.<br>• Work with external technology providers to help maintain reliable office systems and business tools.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> to join a growing finance team in Washington County, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in overseeing accurate financial records, managing the monthly close cycle, and ensuring the organization meets financial reporting and compliance expectations within a public-company environment. The role offers strong visibility to leadership, opportunities to improve accounting processes, and the ability to lead and develop a team while supporting the organization's continued growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration, call Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect with me on LinkedIn.</strong> 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><ul><li>Oversee journal entries and maintain supporting schedules to ensure complete and accurate general ledger activity.</li><li>Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.</li><li>Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, research discrepancies, and ensure outstanding items are resolved promptly.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules, including analysis of account activity and variances.</li><li>Review accruals, account classifications, and expense treatment to ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable standards.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice accuracy, coding, approvals, payment processing, vendor records, and aging reports.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice, payment, and accounting discrepancies.</li><li>Lead audit preparation and support external audits by organizing documentation, explaining account activity, and coordinating compliance testing.</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and audit-ready documentation.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and accuracy.</li><li>Provide leadership, guidance, and development to accounting staff while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Partner with finance leadership and other departments to support reporting requirements, business decisions, and organizational objectives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Applications Development Manager to lead a software development organization in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role will guide engineering delivery, strengthen development practices, and ensure applications and data solutions are built with quality, security, and long-term business value in mind. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical leadership, team management experience, and the ability to align delivery priorities with organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily operations for the application development function, setting clear expectations, supporting team growth, and maintaining accountability for results.<br>• Define and enforce development standards, governance practices, and lifecycle procedures covering source control, testing, documentation, deployment, release coordination, and quality management.<br>• Lead architecture discussions, design evaluations, and code review activities to ensure solutions meet business needs, security expectations, and enterprise technology direction.<br>• Oversee disciplined configuration management for the policy administration platform, including versioning, traceable documentation, test validation, environment promotion, and controlled releases.<br>• Build and refine CI/CD processes that enable dependable and efficient movement of software changes from development through production environments.<br>• Provide leadership across application engineering, database development, database administration, data integration, and data migration initiatives.<br>• Collaborate with business stakeholders and technology partners to set priorities, assess requirements, evaluate solution approaches, and deliver effective technology outcomes.<br>• Establish practical methods for planning, assigning, monitoring, and completing project work, production support needs, policy administration conversion efforts, and strategic initiatives.<br>• Track operational and delivery metrics to improve quality, productivity, capacity planning, transparency, and continuous improvement across the team.<br>• Manage staffing strategies, budget considerations, and team enablement needs while recruiting, mentoring, and developing a collaborative, high-performing culture.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations for a Milwaukee, Wisconsin area organization. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely payroll processing across multiple states while maintaining compliance with wage and tax regulations. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll administration, and the ability to improve processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of more than 500 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.</p><p>• Oversee multi-state payroll activities, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments in accordance with applicable regulations.</p><p>• Manage bi-monthly payroll cycles and verify that all payments are completed correctly and on schedule.</p><p>• Lead payroll tax administration by reviewing filings, supporting reconciliations, and helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.</p><p>• Supervise and support payroll staff, providing guidance, accountability, and day-to-day operational leadership.</p><p>• Review payroll records and reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and strengthen internal controls.</p><p>• Partner with HR, finance, and related teams to ensure employee data changes are reflected accurately in payroll processing.</p><p>• Maintain payroll procedures and support continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency and service quality.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. This role is responsible for driving strong performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement while building a dependable and engaged production team. The ideal candidate brings sound operational judgment, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional partners to meet customer and business objectives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily manufacturing operations and guide plant performance to achieve targets for safety, product quality, on-time output, and cost control.<br>• Build, develop, and retain production supervisors, leads, and support staff to maintain a high-performing operation.<br>• Investigate production, equipment, and workflow challenges and implement practical solutions that improve uptime and efficiency.<br>• Partner with customer service, scheduling, engineering, and other departments to create production plans and ensure clear execution on the shop floor.<br>• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including kaizen-based activities, to strengthen processes and remove non-value-added work.<br>• Coach and mentor direct reports through regular feedback, training, and performance development efforts.<br>• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration so manufacturing teams can respond effectively to changing customer requirements and production demands.<br>• Work with human resources as needed to address employee concerns, support team relations, and reinforce a productive workplace.<br>• Oversee compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping, legal, company, and customer requirements across manufacturing areas.