Financial Controller

Location

Location: Marshfield, WI (onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Starting at $90,000 annually

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, company-matched 401(k), paid time off, competitive compensation, and much more!

At Nelson-Jameson, we’ve been a trusted partner in the food manufacturing industry since 1947. We provide high-quality products and innovative solutions that help businesses maintain top standards in quality, safety, and compliance. As a family-owned company, we believe in accountability, teamwork, and growth—for our people and the business. We take pride in our close-knit, supportive culture where every team member has a voice and the chance to grow.

If you're looking for a rewarding career with a team that works hard and stays optimistic, we’d love to have you join us!

We’re looking for an experienced accounting leader who believes strong financial operations are built on capable teams, clear processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This role oversees people and processes across AR and AP, guiding the systems, controls, policies, and reporting that support accurate financial performance. You bring deep technical accounting expertise, are comfortable in an ERP environment, and know how to translate financial information into decisions.

You lead with accountability and mentorship, create clarity in complex work, and build confidence in the data and systems your team uses every day.

• Lead and mentor a team responsible for AR and AP, building a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations, guide professional development, and strengthen the team’s technical accounting capabilities.
• Own accounting policies, controls, and procedures that support healthy cash flow, accurate reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee monthly and annual close processes, ensuring timely journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Translate financial performance into actionable insights, providing clear analysis of trends, variances, and opportunities.
• Manage tax filings, audits, fixed assets, and lease accounting in alignment with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Leverage ERP capabilities (P21 strongly preferred) to streamline processes, promote standardization, and automate routine work.
• Drive system enhancements and analytics initiatives that expand visibility into financial metrics and operational performance.
• Partner with finance leadership on strategic initiatives, contributing expertise that supports planning and business decisions.
• Lead special projects that strengthen operational accounting, modernize workflows, and support long-term scalability.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years in accounting, including leadership of accounting teams and operational processes.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience in month-end close, reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Proven ability to develop talent and lead through accountability, coaching, and clear expectations.
• Demonstrated success improving processes and using ERP systems to drive efficiency (P21 strongly preferred).
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and effective at managing multiple priorities.
• Clear communicator able to translate financial information into actionable insights.
• Self-directed, resourceful, and energized by continuous improvement.
• Ability to work onsite daily in Marshfield, WI.

• Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or similar.
• Experience with data analytics tools (Power BI, EDA, or similar) to expand visibility into financial metrics.
• Track record leading automation initiatives, system integrations, or accounting software evaluations.
• Experience in operational accounting within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Background in managing fixed assets, lease accounting (ASC 842), LIFO, and related technical accounting topics.
• Prior leadership of complex change initiatives that modernized processes and improved team efficiency.

• Comprehensive Health Benefits with your…