Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

This location is in Kaukauna, WI, relocation, or daily commute required.

Location: Kaukauna, WI

Benefits: After 500 working hours, benefits include:
Health, Dental and Vision

Shift: 1st (6:00AM - 4:30PM, Monday - Thursday, 10 hours)

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Provide leadership and coordination of company financial management functions. Ensure company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow (AR, AP, and payroll)
• Analyze monthly job cost reports and make recommendations.
• Direct and coordinate company financial planning and budget management functions.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget.
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies.
• Oversee the activities of the accounts receivable department to ensure the accurate and timely management of all accounts receivable aging components including billings, cash receipts application, etc.; funding service management, which includes weekly funding reports and customer service; quarter and year-end payroll closing including federal and state reports.
• Manage the preparation of the official annual financial statement.
• Manage the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts.
• Assure corporate income tax compliance to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department's goals and objectives.
• Oversee financial management including developing financial and budget policies and procedures.
• Direct external financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting and profitability analysis.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 AM to 5 PM. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

• This position is responsible for managing the accounting department, including but not limited to accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA Certification
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in a senior‑level finance or accounting position for a major company or division of a large corporation in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to use Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Represent the company externally to media, government agencies, funding agencies, and the general public.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate department staff.
• Provide accounting policy orientation for new staff.
• Self‑motivated

• Basic Office Equipment: (e.g., multiline phone, computer, copier, fax, scanner, etc.)

Physical Demands

• Standing – Rarely
• Walking – Rarely
• Sitting – Constantly
• Lifting – Rarely
• Carrying – Rarely
• Pushing – Rarely
• Pulling – Rarely
• Climbing – Rarely
• Balancing – Rarely
• Stooping – Rarely
• Kneeling – Rarely
• Crouching – Rarely
• Crawling – Rarely
• Reaching – Rarely
• Handling – Rarely
• Little Physical Effort – 10lbs or less –…