Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Corporate Controller to oversee accounting leadership for a growing manufacturing company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding financial operations, supporting business performance, and strengthening partnership across plant locations and corporate functions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on leadership style, strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, and a track record of building effective processes and high-performing teams.

For immediate consideration call Bill Johannes at View phone number on us.fitly.work 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.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day work of the corporate accounting function, providing leadership and development for team members across general accounting, payables, receivables, collections, and payroll.

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure timely reporting, accurate journal entries, and well-supported account reconciliations.

• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, including consolidated results and analysis that supports operational and executive decision-making.

• Manage inventory and cost accounting activities by monitoring standard costs, overhead application, valuation accuracy, and physical inventory coordination.

• Administer fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and maintenance of accurate supporting records.

• Supervise core transaction processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, payroll administration, cash activity, and bank reconciliations.

• Maintain accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal financial requirements.

• Coordinate external financial audits along with benefit-related and insurance audits, and oversee tax filings related to sales and use, property, and real estate obligations.

• Partner with plant controllers and leaders in operations, engineering, quality, HR, and other departments to provide financial guidance and improve business processes.

• Identify opportunities to enhance systems, streamline workflows, and support broader organizational initiatives tied to growth and operating efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant controllership responsibility.
• Demonstrated background in manufacturing accounting, with strong knowledge of inventory, cost accounting, and standard costing.
• Experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and annual audit support in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, and internal control practices.
• Ability to lead and develop accounting staff while building effective relationships with operational and executive stakeholders.
• Proficiency with financial systems and reporting tools; experience with platforms such as IQMS or UKG Pro is helpful.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to drive process improvement in a hands-on setting.