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Corporate Controller

Volm Companies and Careers
Wausau, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026

Job Title: Corporate Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary

The Corporate Controller will lead all functions in the accounting, cost accounting and financial reporting areas, implementing best practices, support internal control compliance, and provide leadership. Responsible for ensuring the financial performance of the company fairly and accurately reflects the company’s current financial position.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Provide strong leadership, setting a positive example and fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Manage and develop a team, providing feedback, coaching, and guidance to support their growth and success.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.

Essential Duties

  • Manage the consolidation and review of the monthly financial statements and related reports to be presented to the Board, bank, and management.
  • Responsible for ensuring financial and accounting policies are developed and maintained in accordance with sound accounting practices and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Responsible for understanding all accounting pronouncements as issued, and responsible for proper implementation of the accounting records and financial statements of the company.
  • Responsible for completion of all annual audit reports and compilation of tax reporting requirements.
  • Lead audit preparation work and interactions with external auditors.
  • Responsible for completion of annual budget.
  • Supervise and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the cost accounting function, including both standard and actual cost methodologies. Responsible for implementing optimal product costing practices tailored to each business unit and supporting the necessary reporting for performance analysis.
  • Review operations and financial business procedures and policies to drive improvements and standardization across all business units.
  • Leading internal team on implementations of new modules or upgrades, including increased utilization and best practices of technology systems.
  • Understands and manages appropriate procedures and processes around month-end and quarter-close activity.
  • Provides financial analysis and project status updates as needed management. Including a focus on standardizing and automating analytics, emphasizing education around what the analytics means to end users.

Required Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent presentation, reporting, and communication skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking with the ability to handle complex issues, pay close attention to detail, and consistently meet deadlines.
  • Proven ability to think and build strategically, while remaining willing and able to execute in a hands-on manner.
  • Works independently and exercises sound judgment in decision-making.

Education and Experience

  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, economics, and general business principles normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field and/or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and experience with ERP’s (Microsoft D365, FinOps, Infor-Syteline),
  • Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Power BI, and/or Structured Query Language (SQL) coding is preferred.
  • Experience with financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting.
  • Experience with ERP optimization and automation to drive financial results.

Physical Requirements

  • Capability Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time.
  • Capability to lift and carry objects of various weights up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing.
  • Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges.
  • Ability to hear and understand verbal communication.
  • Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects.
  • Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects.
  • Adaptability to work in varying environmental conditions, such as temperature extremes, noise, dust, or fumes, depending on the nature of the job.
  • Willingness to adhere to safety protocols and wear protective gear, including helmets, goggles, gloves, and safety shoes, as required by the job.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional overnight travel and/or occasional travel during the workday.

Driver Qualification

The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company is preferred.

Inclusion in the company’s driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle.

Becoming a qualified driver includes:

  • Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
  • Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
  • When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

This job description is intended as a general outline of the primary responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities that may be required. The employer reserves the right to modify, add, or remove any responsibilities, duties, or activities as deemed necessary with or without notice.

Volm Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and other protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job, please inform us and we will work with you to address your needs.

Benefits

As a family-owned and operated company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. We offer a strong foundation of benefits, including access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, an HSA employer contribution, and a 401k with profit sharing to secure your future. To support your overall well-being and family life, we offer additional benefits beyond the core package, such as paid vacation, wellness stipends, childcare reimbursement assistance, and much more. We are committed to continuously enhancing our benefits to meet the evolving needs of our team.

Salary : $50,000

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