Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in a Long-term Contract position. This role will provide leadership across core accounting and finance activities, supporting accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective operational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial reporting, cost accounting, and month-end close, along with the ability to collaborate confidently with teams in both domestic and international settings.

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounting activities across U.S. and international operations, guiding team members and ensuring consistent, accurate financial results.

• Oversee monthly and periodic close processes, including review of balance sheet activity, reconciliations, and overall reporting accuracy.

• Provide leadership for product costing and inventory valuation, helping strengthen cost controls and improve reliability of manufacturing financial data.

• Prepare and review consolidated financial reporting, including analysis of profit performance, gross margin trends, and key operating variances.

• Manage cash positioning, banking relationships, payment approvals, investment activity, and broader treasury-related responsibilities.

• Support foreign currency and risk management activities, including coordination of insurance-related financial oversight.

• Enhance accounting processes through improved controls, reporting tools, and technology-driven efficiencies, including work connected to D365 and automation efforts.

• Partner with auditors and internal stakeholders on compliance matters, documentation, and finance-related support for strategic initiatives such as due diligence. Requirements

• CPA required or relevant years of experience

• Demonstrated experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and month-end close management.

• Hands-on expertise in cost accounting, including COGS analysis, product costing, and inventory-related accounting.

• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles and their application in a multi-entity business structure.

• Experience overseeing cash management and working with banking and treasury processes.

• Exposure to ERP systems, with D365 experience considered valuable for this assignment.

• Ability to work effectively with global teams and communicate professionally across diverse business partners.

• Strong leadership, analytical, and organizational skills with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

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