We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and finance operations for a manufacturing business in Hudson, Wisconsin. This Contract position calls for a hands-on leader who can manage core financial activities while partnering closely with operations and executive stakeholders. The role combines day-to-day controllership responsibilities with strategic financial planning, lender reporting, and support for key business initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly close process and produce accurate financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting analysis within established deadlines.
• Prepare recurring financial reporting packages for leadership, highlighting business performance, major period-over-period movements, and notable risks or opportunities.
• Administer lender reporting requirements by managing borrowing base submissions, monitoring collateral eligibility, forecasting liquidity, tracking covenant compliance, and coordinating audit or field exam support.
• Lead finance-related activities tied to enterprise system implementation efforts, including account structure planning, data validation, costing configuration, testing, cutover preparation, and post-launch stabilization.
• Oversee job costing and inventory valuation by maintaining standards, reviewing cost build-ups, and analyzing variances across materials, labor, and overhead.
• Strengthen inventory accuracy through cycle count programs, physical inventory oversight, and reconciliations covering raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Supervise daily accounting operations across the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll review, and cash management.
• Drive the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, providing variance analysis against plan and prior-period performance.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and financial procedures while coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, lenders, and insurance partners.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead accounting staff while contributing to special projects such as capital analysis, due diligence, and process improvement initiatives.