Assistant Controller — Path to Manufacturing Controller

Monroechamber; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Monroechamber, a family-owned Milwaukee manufacturer, seeks an Assistant Controller to join the accounting team in a succession-planning role. You will work side-by-side with the current Controller and gain exposure to all financial operations, with potential to transition to Controller within 2–3 years.

The role blends hands-on accounting with strategic analysis, requiring strong communication across levels and a drive to grow into leadership while strengthening internal controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong GL, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems; advanced Excel.
• Analytical, organized, problem-solving; strong communication and leadership.
• Cost and inventory accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including cash application, collections, aging reviews, customer account maintenance, and issue resolution.
• Support accounts payable and payroll processing while providing backup coverage for critical accounting functions.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and operational reports.
• Support inventory valuation, product costing, and margin analysis.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and transaction-related issues.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and process documentation.
• Assist with audits, tax filings, fixed asset accounting, and compliance activities.
• Partner with operations, IT, and leadership teams to improve reporting, ERP utilization, and business processes.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Gradually assume leadership responsibilities in preparation for future promotion to Controller.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Advanced Excel

ERP software

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Monroechamber, a family-owned Milwaukee manufacturer, seeks an Assistant Controller to join the accounting team in a succession-planning role. You will work side-by-side with the current Controller and gain exposure to all financial operations, with potential to transition to Controller within 2–3 years.

The role blends hands-on accounting with strategic analysis, requiring strong communication across levels and a drive to grow into leadership while strengthening internal controls and processes.