Corporate Controller

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee County area that’s looking for a Corporate Controller. This company is looking for someone with 15+ years of experience, who is motivated, and who has excellent communication skills. This company offers a collaborative culture, flexibility, and a strong, tenured team. This position is hybrid.

The salary for this job is $225k - $250k.

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

• Drive data- and metrics-driven financial reporting, planning, and forecasting to support effective business decision-making.
• Direct the preparation of monthly management reports, analyze key financial trends and variances, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead accounting and finance policy and procedure updates and serve as a key resource for technical accounting matters and U.S. GAAP guidance.
• Act as a cross-functional leader on strategic initiatives by developing financial models for growth strategies, cost-reduction projects, and margin and product profitability analyses.
• Partner closely with different teams to provide financial insight and contract support, collaborating with HR/Benefits, IT, and tax and treasury teams on projects, investments, and compliance and planning initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, lenders, and third-party consultants and oversee timely and accurate external financial reporting.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by developing finance staff and supporting recruiting and talent development initiatives.

The Corporate Controller will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting from a four-year college or university.
• CPA with a minimum of 15+ years of experience. Direct experience in a manufacturing or products driven business.
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines, as well as adjust to changing priorities.
• Strong written/verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial analysis in a clear and precise manner.

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, subject to the rule governing the program.