Controller

Precision Gears Inc; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Gears Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a senior financial leader to oversee corporate finance, strategy, and internal controls. The role partners with executive leadership to align financial and operational decisions with the company’s goals.

The successful candidate will coordinate month-end close, manage standard costing, lead ERP initiatives, and develop pricing strategies to improve margins. A CPA and 10–15 years in manufacturing are highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 10-15 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing and developing ERP systems.
• Power user proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; well organized and analytical.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic business partner to the executive leadership team and financial liaison with the holding company.
• Coordinate month-end close process and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Maintain standard costing system, including calculation of labor and overhead rates and variance analysis.
• Develop pricing strategies, validate new business proposals and drive improvement to profit margins for existing parts.
• Develop monthly operating forecasts and annual operating plan.
• Serve as ERP lead, driving continuous improvement in systematic processes and reporting capabilities.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Excel power user

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About this position

Job Description Summary

Reporting directly to the General Manager, overseeing the financial matters of the organization. Develop and drive the organizational and financial strategy. Maintain and safeguard the company’s assets with regard to financial reports which accurately reflect the financial condition and ensure that proper internal controls and policies are coordinated with corporate policy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as strategic business partner to the executive leadership team and financial liaison with the holding company.
• Coordinate month-end close process and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Maintain standard costing system, including calculation of labor and overhead rates and variance analysis.
• Develop pricing strategies, validate new business proposals and drive improvement to profit margins for existing parts.
• Develop monthly operating forecasts and annual operating plan.
• Serve as ERP lead, driving continuous improvement in systematic processes and reporting capabilities.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. CPA certification preferred.
• 10-15 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess experience implementing and developing ERP systems.
• Power user proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface effectively at all levels both internally and externally.
• Well organized and self-directed with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.