Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Sheboygan Paint Company is a leading provider of industrial paint line solutions, delivering tailored coatings and services to manufacturers across sectors such as railcars, agricultural and construction equipment, trailers, and waste containers. With more than 100 years in business, the company is recognized as one of PCI Magazine’s “Top 25 North American Paint & Coatings Manufacturers.” OEMs and refinishers rely on Sheboygan Paint Company for high-performance coatings that offer consistency in application, color matching, and long-term performance.

The organization’s in-house chemists and technicians develop innovative water- and solvent-based liquid coatings, supported by product testing, precision color matching, and responsive technical support. As an agile, independent company, Sheboygan Paint Company is committed to attentive, personalized service that helps customers improve efficiency and produce durable, visually appealing products.

The Controller is a key finance leader who delivers accurate financial insight, strengthens controls, and supports profitable growth across Sheboygan Paint Company. This role leads accounting, reporting, compliance, treasury, budgeting support, and analysis while partnering with operations, R&D, sales, and executive leadership. The Controller also develops the accounting team and promotes accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manufacturing finance expertise, including cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational performance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI or similar reporting tools, advanced Excel, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial leaders.
• Strategic financial thinking with intellectual curiosity and sound business judgment.
• Operational partnership mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail, strong internal control orientation, ethical judgment, and integrity.
• Commitment to team development, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing required.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.