Assistant Controller

Truity Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in Milwaukee is seeking an Assistant Controller who will lead financial close activities, maintain internal controls, and oversee accounting staff. This full-time role requires 5+ years of experience and offers a salary range of $100,000 to $150,000 annually, along with opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexibility

Growth opportunities

Awesome team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Must be able to be in Milwaukee, WI once a month.
• Detail-oriented and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable teams.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field

CPA preferred

Job description

This range is provided by Truity Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Truity Partners

Managing Director & Partner at Truity Partners, Mother of 3, Sports Enthusiast, Aspiring Disney Singer, CPA

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for an Assistant Controller. Our client is looking for someone with 5+ years of accounting experience, who is hands-on and highly organized. This company offers growth opportunities, flexibility, and an awesome team!

The salary range for this position is $100k-150.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure financial reports are accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Conduct thorough reviews of financial data to ensure alignment with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to promote data integrity and reduce risk of error or fraud.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal compliance frameworks.
• Partner with corporate and divisional controllers to promote consistent accounting practices and reporting across the organization.
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes by organizing supporting documentation and addressing audit inquiries.
• Contribute to cash flow analysis and oversee working capital initiatives, including bank account reconciliations and cash activity monitoring.
• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable teams, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and accurate ledger entries.
• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance, including oversight of sales and use tax filings.
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to improve reporting tools and implement automation for increased process efficiency.
• Participate in due diligence efforts and integration planning related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide leadership to team members through effective hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and budgeting.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support department and organizational goals

The Assistant Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Must be able to be in Milwaukee, WI once a month.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Software Development

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