Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Alwin Manufacturing is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead our accounting and finance functions. Since 1928, Alwin has been a trusted manufacturer of towel, tissue, and napkin dispensers serving the away-from-home market worldwide. With operations across Wisconsin and a manufacturing facility in Vietnam, we combine nearly a century of manufacturing excellence with advanced product development capabilities to provide customers with complete support, from concept and engineering through commercialization and production.

Our commitment to quality, innovation, and long-term customer partnerships has made Alwin a recognized leader in the dispenser industry.

While our history spans nearly a century, our culture remains entrepreneurial and forward-thinking. Alwin combines the stability of an established organization with the agility and collaborative spirit of a growing company. We value practical problem-solving, strong relationships, and a hands-on approach to business, creating an environment where ideas are welcomed and results matter.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting and financial operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple entities and locations. This role manages month-end close activities, financial statement preparation, cash flow monitoring, payroll accounting, inventory and cost accounting, tax compliance, and banking relationships. The Controller provides oversight of audits, insurance and risk management programs, retirement and benefit plan financial activities, and financing initiatives while maintaining strong internal controls and accounting policies.

Additionally, this position supervises accounting staff, supports acquisition integration efforts, and delivers financial insights that support operational and strategic decision‑making.

This position will be based out of our corporate office in Green Bay, WI.

• Oversee the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, including monthly financial statements for Deluxe Plastics, consolidated multi-site reporting for SSW Holdings, financial statements for multi-property entities, and all supporting schedules and management reports
• Manage the month-end close process, including journal entries, bank reconciliations, and resolution of discrepancies, to ensure cash positions and financial results are accurately stated
• Oversee treasury activities, including daily cash flow and liquidity management, payment authorization, banking controls, financing and loan activities, and relationships with banking partners
• Direct inventory and cost accounting activities, including standard cost rolls, labor and overhead rates, inventory and accrual transactions, and manufacturing variance analysis to support accurate product costing and corrective action
• Coordinate all financial statement, tax, bank, insurance, and retirement plan audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and other review partners
• Supervise accounting staff and oversee accounting operations, policies, procedures, and internal controls to promote consistent practices and safeguard company assets
• Oversee the organization's risk management program and maintain appropriate insurance coverage for all locations and activities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, capital allocation, and organizational performance management by providing financial analysis, developing and monitoring KPIs and operational metrics, and preparing information and recommendations for leadership and Board meetings
• Assist with the review, planning, funding, reporting, and oversight of the 401(k),pension, and medical self-insurance plans
• Prepare corporate…