Controller

Controller

Direct Hire

Fully onsite – Port Washington, Wisconsin

Salary: $155,000 – $180,000 base target bonus

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Deep knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and core accounting operations
• Experience managing budgeting support, variance analysis, and cash / working capital visibility
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/accounting systems experience
• Ability to operate as a hands-on accounting leader in an onsite environment

Preferred:

• CPA preferred
• Prior Controller experience
• Experience in a PE-backed or fast-paced middle-market environment
• Exposure to standard cost accounting / inventory accounting
• Percentage-of-completion accounting exposure is a plus, but not required
• Experience helping build process, reporting cadence, and team structure

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function for its Port Washington, WI headquarters. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity reporting directly to the CFO.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and compliance, while serving as a key business partner to leadership. This person will be expected to keep the function running smoothly today while helping scale process, discipline, and team capability over time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and annual financial statements
• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close, and account reconciliations
• Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies/procedures
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insight and improve business performance
• Supervise and develop accounting staff as the team evolves
• Drive process improvement across accounting systems, reporting, and close procedures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other applicable requirements

This role is best suited for someone with a strong manufacturing accounting foundation who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and building alongside the business. Experience with project-based or percentage-of-completion accounting is helpful, but manufacturing experience is the bigger priority.