Controller, Accounting, Cost Accountant
Job in
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listing for:
The Masterson Company, Inc.
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-07-15
Job specializations:
-
Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller, Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 160000 USD Yearly
USD
120000.00
160000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Controller
Management Milwaukee, WI, US
The Controller oversees the Finance and IT departments, responsible for overseeing all day-to-day transactional work and process improvement, while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial operations. This role oversees accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, ERP systems, and internal controls to support compliance and effective decision-making.
The Controller partners with operations to manage budgeting, forecasting, inventory, and cost performance, translating financial and operational data into actionable insights by identifying trends, drivers, and opportunities. This position also leads cost savings initiatives and ERP optimization efforts to support both current performance and long-term business objectives.
This role directs core accounting functions, including establishing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures, such as financial analytics, expenses and budgeting, operating reporting, inventory control, variance reporting, general ledgers, month and year end closings.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all daily operations of the finance, accounting and information technology (IT) functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with organizational goals including providing leadership, guidance, and development to staff.Direct and continuously improve accounting processes, policies, and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including general ledger oversight and timely preparation of financial statements, analysis, and reports.Direct preparation of budgets and forecasts, reviews budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.Maintain relationships and direct as needed our Commercial Insurance, Auditor & Tax firm(s), IT consultants, and legal representation. Serve as primary liaison to resolve conflicts and foster collaboration.Oversee and optimize the organization’s ERP systems including Nav (soon BC) and Vicinity and other related software, including user setup and security, implementations, and reporting improvements. Act as the bridge between business processes and ERP, to ensure training and systems procedures efficiently meet company needs. Continuously seek cost saving measures within Technology.Oversee cost accounting activities, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis and pricing files both annual and project files.Analyze gross margin performance, including the impact of new products, product changes, raw materials, and manufacturing methods and services to determine effects on cost.Oversee inventory control processes, directing cost account to ensure accurate reporting and valuation, with a focus on improving internal controls and controlling cost adjustments and scrap. Advise operational and purchasing teams on trends.Analyze manufacturing costs comparing standard target costs and expected target costs to actual production costs (daily, weekly and monthly). Evaluate production yields, costs, and labor efficiencies. Advise operational leadership on trends.Build strong cross-functional partnerships to support business objectives and drive results. Partner with other departments through key insights including Ad Hoc Reporting, trend analysis, and KPIs to drive financial health and operational efficiencies.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations as well as GAAP.Adhere to all GMP, including sanitary requirements, Safety, Food Safety, and Standardized Work procedures.Perform other special projects or tasks as assigned.Required Qualifications (Education and Experience)
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ leadership responsibility.
- Experience in manufacturing required, food production environments preferred.
- Knowledge of…
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