Controller

About the job Controller


Pay: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact leadership role overseeing both domestic and international accounting operations.
• Lead and develop experienced accounting teams while strengthening processes, controls, and reporting.
• Gain broad exposure to global financial operations, cost accounting, cash management, audits, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with leadership and make a direct impact on financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Join a stable, established global manufacturing organization with a strong reputation for quality and long-term employee retention.
• Help drive technology, automation, and process improvements across the finance organization.
• Relocation candidates are welcome, with potential relocation assistance available.

Location: Sheboygan, WI - this is a fully on-site leadership opportunity offering close collaboration with finance, operations, and executive leadership. There is no hybrid or remote flexibility for this position.

Note: CPA certification, a degree in Accounting, and proven experience managing an accounting team are required for consideration.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established global manufacturer serving the healthcare industry, known for quality, innovation, strong customer relationships, and long-term stability. Our team values collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and giving talented professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Job Description

• Lead domestic and international accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting managers and teams responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, and related functions.
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory controls, product costing, cost of goods sold, and gross margin reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, local accounting requirements, and internal control standards.
• Oversee financial reporting and accounting activities for international subsidiaries.
• Support transfer pricing, international audits, tax reporting, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage banking relationships, cash management, wire and ACH controls, hedging activities, and insurance-related financial matters.
• Lead finance-related technology initiatives, system improvements, reporting automation, and process standardization.
• Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, streamline processes, and increase efficiency.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and financial information.
• Hire, coach, develop, and provide leadership to accounting professionals across the organization.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Proven accounting team leadership and management experience required.
• Strong progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting and product costing strongly preferred.
• International or multi-entity accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP required; IFRS experience is highly valued.
• Experience with audits, transfer pricing, cash management, and banking relationships is a plus.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and process-improvement skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High-visibility leadership role with meaningful ownership and influence.
• Opportunity to lead and develop talented accounting professionals.
• Exposure to complex domestic and international financial operations.
• Ability to improve systems, reporting, processes, and controls.
• Stable organization with a long-term commitment to its employees.
• Collaborative environment where strong ideas and continuous improvement are valued.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on a growing global business.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance