Division Controller

Controller (43069)Our client is an organization in the Waukesha area looking for a Controller. Our client is looking for a highly experienced finance and accounting leader who can take ownership of the financial performance of the business while serving as a trusted partner to executive and operational leadership. This is a broad leadership position with responsibility beyond traditional accounting, requiring someone who understands the full P&L, can connect financial results to business performance, and can build strong relationships throughout a manufacturing organization.Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityThe salary range for this position is $175k–225kThe Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:RESPONSIBILITIESProvide overall leadership for the accounting and finance function and take ownership of the organization's financial performance.Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the P&L and the operational and commercial drivers impacting business results.Partner with executive and operational leadership to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis across the organization.Analyze revenue, margins, costs, expenses, and other key business drivers to identify risks and opportunities.Translate financial results into actionable recommendations that support profitability and long-term business objectives.Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close activities.Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong accounting policies, controls, and processes.Provide financial leadership around manufacturing operations, including inventory, costing, margins, and operational performance.Partner with business leaders to evaluate investments, resource allocation, operational initiatives, and other strategic priorities.Establish meaningful financial and operational metrics and provide leadership with visibility into business performance.Lead and develop accounting and finance professionals while establishing clear expectations and accountability.Oversee multiple areas within the finance organization and ensure teams are effectively aligned with broader business priorities.Build strong relationships across functions and serve as a credible financial resource to both finance and non-finance leaders.Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes, reporting, systems, and organizational capabilities.Support significant business initiatives and provide financial leadership as the organization continues to evolve.The Controller will possess the following:EXPERIENCE REQUIREDBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree or CPA preferred.15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience required.Significant experience in a senior-level Controller, Finance Director, or comparable finance leadership position.Demonstrated experience with full P&L ownership and broad financial leadership, rather than responsibility limited to a plant, cost center, or individual accounting function.Manufacturing experience required, including a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting and the financial drivers of plant operations.Minimum of 5 years of experience leading people and overseeing accounting and/or finance functions.Strong financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and business partnering experience.Proven ability to connect financial results with operational performance and provide meaningful recommendations to leadership.Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing decisions across multiple functions and levels of an organization.Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop teams, establish priorities, and hold others accountable.Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly to executive and operational audiences.Strategic and commercially minded while remaining comfortable engaging in the details when necessary.Strong judgment, problem-solving skills, and ability to operate effectively within a complex and fast-moving business environment.Equal 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. xhyhwjd This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program and company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.