Controller

Connect Search, LLC; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is seeking a Controller for a hybrid role based in Wisconsin. You will oversee the general ledger, drive accurate monthly close, and strengthen reporting processes while guiding a three-person team. You will report to the Sr.

Senior Manager and contribute to growth and transformation across North America. The role emphasizes technical accounting leadership, process improvement, and talent development, with 2–3 days on site and opportunities to expand responsibilities as the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting standards.
• Oversee general ledger activities, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and equity accounting.
• Manage consolidation and reporting processes.
• Coach and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Coordinate internal and external audit support.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

We’re partnering with a growing, global manufacturing organization to hire a Controller. This newly created leadership role will oversee general ledger operations, strengthen financial reporting processes, and support continued growth and transformation across the North American business. This is a hybrid position (2-3 days/week onsite).

Reporting to the Sr. Senior Manager, you’ll lead a team of three, provide technical accounting expertise, and have opportunities to influence processes, develop talent, and take on broader responsibilities as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting standards.
• Oversee general ledger activities, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and equity accounting.
• Manage consolidation and reporting processes.
• Coach and develop a team of three accounting professionals.
• Identify process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and establish standardized procedures.
• Coordinate internal and external audit support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Leadership experience or demonstrated potential to lead and develop a team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, growth-oriented organization where you can make an immediate impact, develop a talented team, and expand your leadership responsibilities over time.