Description We are looking for a Controller to provide strong financial leadership for an industrial organization in Oconomowoc. This role will guide accounting and operational finance activities, deliver meaningful analysis to leadership, and help drive sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with manufacturing finance knowledge and a practical, collaborative approach to supporting performance and growth.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a key finance partner to executive and operations leaders, offering insight that supports strategic and day-to-day decision-making.
• Prepare, review, and interpret monthly financial results, including statements, operating trends, and performance metrics for leadership review.
• Manage the budgeting cycle, regular forecasts, and longer-term financial plans to align resources with business objectives.
• Evaluate results against targets, highlight risks or gaps, and recommend actions to improve financial and operational performance.
• Oversee product costing and standard cost practices, ensuring reliable valuation methods across manufacturing activities.
• Analyze production-related variances such as labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Lead the accounting function, including oversight of payables, receivables, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, and general ledger processes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess margins, profitability, capital investments, process improvements, and other initiatives that affect business performance.
• Support upgrades to financial processes and systems when needed, with a focus on efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness. Requirements
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close and producing accurate, timely financial statements.
• Strong background in accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or cost accounting environments with knowledge of inventory valuation and standard costing.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proven success managing budgets, forecasts, and financial planning activities.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, audit coordination, and regulatory or reporting compliance requirements.
• Leadership experience with the ability to guide, develop, and hold an accounting team accountable for results.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial insights clearly to senior leadership.

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