Controller

Controller (43017)Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area that's looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 8+ years of experience, who is motivated, and has excellent communication skills. This company offers a competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and a strong, tenured team. This position is onsite.The salary for this job is $160k - $185k.The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:RESPONSIBILITIESOwn end-to-end transactional accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, collections, payroll accounting, cash management, etc.Manage account reconciliations across inventory, accruals, and intercompany accounts, resolving variances timely and maintaining a complete reconciliation processOptimize working capital through effective management of payables, receivables, DSO, cash application, and treasury operationsDesign, document, and maintain scalable internal controls over transactional processes to support audit readiness, compliance, and future growthServe as a key audit contact for transactional and balance sheet areas, supporting external audits, compliance reporting, and transactional tax mattersLead accounting integration for acquisitions, including AP/AR/payroll/GL onboarding, chart of accounts mapping, and systems alignmentLead, develop, and scale the transactional accounting team while improving processes, documenting SOPs, and driving automationThe Controller will possess the following:EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller-level experience leading transactional accounting operationsDemonstrated experience building and maintaining scalable internal controls and supporting external auditsStrong ERP, systems, process improvement, and automation experience; exposure to multiple ERPs preferredProven leadership experience managing accounting teams, with strong communication skills and the ability to partner across finance and non-finance teamsEqual Opportunity EmployerThe compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.