Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Pay rate: $30.00 - $60.00/hr

Hours:

8-5pm, M-F

Location:

Portage, WI - As Multi-site controller, they will be responsible for both the Portage, WI and Poestenkill, NY facilities. Portage will be the home location with periodic travel to Poestenkill.
Duration: 4 months (coverage for a leave)

Summary:
The position oversees financial policies, internal controls, and improves business processes to support growth and profitability in the Life Sciences sector. Acts as a key member of the site leadership team, serving as the plant manager’s right-hand. Provides financial analysis and strategic recommendations, acting proactively as a business partner to aid management decision-making and enforce accountability.

Responsibilities:

Skills/Experience:

• Promote safety, PPE use, incident reporting, and participate in safety meetings.
• Follow environmental practices and EMS requirements.
• Develop and conduct training sessions for teams and individuals.
• Experience in manufacturing FP&A, forecasting, planning, and analysis.
• Proactive, providing needs before being asked.
• Strong communication, analytical, leadership, and systemic thinking skills.
• Solid understanding of accounting, finance, and business topics.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing and commercial strategy impacts on finance.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting preferred.
• Develop internal controls and processes in complex organizations.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, QAD, or ORACLE.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Master's Degree preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing plant as Cost Accountant or Plant Controller.
• 3+ years in a finance or operational analyst role preferred.
• CPA preferred with 5-10 years of experience.
• Strong project management skills and execution focus.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.