Assistant Controller Job Waukesha area,Wisconsin USA,Accounting

Position: Assistant Controller $135k to $150k
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Assistant Controller

Salary: $135,000-$160,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Become part of a business that has achieved significant growth, more than doubling its revenue.

• Gain direct exposure to the CFO, VP of Accounting, private equity ownership, and executive leadership team.

• Play a key role in shaping accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting during an exciting growth phase.

• Lead critical initiatives including cash forecasting, month-end close improvements, and process optimization.

• Manage and develop accounting team members while helping build the future structure of the department.

• Work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where your ideas and improvements can make an immediate impact.

• Be involved in acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and strategic finance initiatives.

• Join an organization that continues to invest heavily in growth while maintaining operational momentum.

Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Controller:

• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

• Oversee cash management, including rolling 13-week cash forecasting and liquidity planning.

• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement analyses.

• Manage accounting team members, including AP and accounting staff, while developing department talent.

• Support audits, consolidations, intercompany accounting, fixed assets, lease accounting, and internal controls.

• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting and month-end close responsibilities.

• Prior leadership experience managing accounting staff.

• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and cash management.

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