Controller

PartsBadger, LLC.; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PartsBadger, LLC. is seeking a Financial Controller to own the numbers, ensure accuracy of financial records, and manage the month-end close and cash flow. You will partner with Operations—Shop, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Shipping—to interpret costs and guide strategic decisions.

The role reports to the VP of Finance in Cedarburg, WI. If you love clean books, enjoy shop-floor visibility into numbers, and want real ownership, this role offers hands-on accounting leadership in a growing

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with general ledger and month-end close ownership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience managing cash and cash forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — able to explain numbers to non‑finance people
• Independent problem solver with a bias toward action

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Manage daily cash position, cash forecasting, and bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts receivable process including cash applications, invoice reconciliations and customer outreach
• Manage accounts payable process including: inputting invoices into QuickBooks, reconciling against purchase orders, and performing payment runs
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including inventory, WIP, and fixed assets
• Answer cost and spending questions from Operations leaders
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Own the month‑end and year‑end close process and calendar
• Deliver monthly financial statements and variance analyses to the VP of Finance
• Partner with the VP of Finance to hire a Financial Administrator as the team grows
• Onboard, train, and develop the Financial Administrator, including documenting processes so responsibilities can be transitioned smoothly
• Coordinate finance‑related onboarding and training for new employees across the company
• Prepare audit schedules and support requests from outside CPAs
• Partner on job costing, standard costs, inventory accuracy, and margin improvement opportunities
• Support budgeting and forecasting for the Operations department
• Identify and support process and system improvements that can make the Finance department more efficient and accurate.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Job description

W66N205 Commerce Court, Cedarburg, WI 53012

Why PartsBadger?

PartsBadger changes the way people and companies source their custom manufactured parts. We believe in a do-whatever-it-takes attitude to get the job done. We accept the feedback of others and take ownership of our actions. If you are open-minded and ready to be a part of something bigger than yourself with a winning team, continue reading…

What is the Position?

PartsBadger is seeking a Financial Controller to own the numbers. You will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, the month-end close, and day-to-day cash management. This is a hands‑on role — you will prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and make sure leadership can trust every report that leaves Finance.

You will serve as the primary finance partner to our Operations department — Shop, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Shipping — helping them understand their costs and make better decisions. This position reports to the VP of Finance.

If you love clean books, enjoy getting out on the shop floor to understand where the numbers come from, and want real ownership — this role was built for you.

PartsBadger is a relaxed, casual work environment located in Cedarburg, WI. We are ITAR registered and hold AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 certifications. Our 15,000 sq. ft. facility blends office and production space. We offer fully stocked snack/beverage rooms, free daily lunches, and a 5-hole disc golf course. We continue to develop our space for idea generation and collaborative work.

Duties & Responsibilities

Day to Day

• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Manage daily cash position, cash forecasting, and bank reconciliations
• Manage accounts receivable process including, cash applications, invoice reconciliations and customer outreach
• Manage accounts payable process including: inputting invoices into Quickbooks, reconciling against purchase orders, and performing payment runs
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts including inventory, WIP, and fixed assets
• Answer cost and spending questions from Operations leaders
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Own the month‑end and year‑end close process and calendar
• Deliver monthly financial statements and variance analyses to the VP of Finance

Management

• Partner with the VP of Finance to hire a Financial Administrator as the team grows
• Onboard, train, and develop the Financial Administrator, including documenting processes so responsibilities can be transitioned smoothly
• Coordinate finance‑related onboarding and training for new employees across the company

Strategic

• Prepare audit schedules and support requests from outside CPAs
• Partner on job costing, standard costs, inventory accuracy, and margin improvement opportunities
• Support budgeting and forecasting for the Operations department
• Identify and support process and system improvements that can make the Finance department more efficient and accurate.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and month-end close ownership
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience managing cash and cash forecasting
• Advanced Excel skills
• High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills — able to explain numbers to non‑finance people
• Independent problem solver with a bias toward action

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with inventory, WIP, and job costing
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Prior experience supervising accounting staff