Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Controller

Our client is an organization in the Green Bay area looking for a Controller. Our client is looking for an experienced accounting leader with strong technical expertise, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to operate effectively within a collaborative environment. This individual will lead the accounting function, ensure the integrity of financial reporting, and serve as a key partner to organizational leadership.

The salary range for this position is $150k–200k.

The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Lead and oversee the organization's accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including the review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared accurately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Maintain a hands-on approach to accounting operations and assist with detailed accounting work when needed.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and other departments to provide financial insights and support business decision-making.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for auditors and other external partners.
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure leadership has timely and accurate information to support strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and other financial planning activities.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed.

The Controller will possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• Significant progressive accounting experience, including proven accounting leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting required.
• Experience leading financial close processes, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
• Combination of public accounting and private industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Hands-on leadership style with the willingness and ability to work within the details when necessary.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach with the ability to succeed within a flat organizational structure.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership responsibilities with day-to-day accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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 and company-sponsored benefits, subject to the rules governing those programs.