Ocenco Inc. Controller

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

The Ocenco Group is a collection of manufacturing companies that engineer, build and sell various types of personnel safety equipment for military, railway, maritime, mining, public safety, and industrial markets globally. We have a total of 17 operations in 14 different countries. We are privately held and headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Position Overview:

As Ocenco Inc. grows, we are looking for an experienced Controller to lead key areas of corporate accounting and support our financial operations.

The Ocenco Inc. Controller will lead and develop high performing team while strengthening accounting processes, internal controls and reporting. Work hands-on to drive accuracy, efficiency and meaningful improvements across our international operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of Ocenco Inc.’s accounting team, strengthening internal controls, improving processes and supporting ERP system enhancements. 
• Coach and develop staff, building a culture of accountability, growth and high performance. 
• Oversee key accounting areas such as financial and cost accounting, leases, fixed assets, cash and other operational accounting activities. 
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation, analyzing results and variances to deliver accurate, timely reporting. 
• Partner with leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives aligned with company goals. 

• Global Close & Consolidation: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including foreign currency translations and intercompany eliminations. 

• Budgeting and Forecasting: Partner with The Ocenco Group CFO and department heads to build annual budgets, track actual performance, and explain financial variances. 
• Assist The Ocenco Group CFO on a wide variety of special projects including, but not limited to, the implementation of global EPM application, development of labor and overhead costing for Ocenco, Inc., and reporting and analysis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 
• CPA designation preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience. 
• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading teams in a manufacturing and corporate environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation or system enhancements. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Acumatica or similar ERP systems a plus. 

Pay range and compensation package

At Ocenco, we believe in rewarding talent and commitment. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your immediate family.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match contribution.
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA.
• Company Paid Holidays and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ocenco Incorporated provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Who Should Apply

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a background in inside sales, and if you're eager to contribute your skills to a collaborative team environment, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, we're especially interested, as our growth has led us to innovate and adapt for the future.