Controller

North Central Utility; DeForest (WI); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 25% company match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and professional development

Job summary

North Central Utility seeks a corporate Controller to lead financial operations across ten branches in WI, MN, and ND. The role focuses on closing processes, regulatory compliance, and centralized accounting oversight.

You will mentor branch-level accounting teams, manage banking relations, and coordinate audits and asset management. On-site, with travel to branches as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience with 3+ years in management.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA & CPA preferred.
• Proficient with Dealership Management Systems (DMS) or similar; cross platform migration a plus.
• Excellent Excel and MS Office skills.
• Experience managing remote teams and embracing AI for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review monthly financial statements for 10 branch locations.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations across 3 states.
• Direct and mentor accounting staff; implement standardized procedures.
• Manage banking relationships including wire & ACH transfers.
• Establish and enforce internal controls across locations to protect assets.
• Coordinate year-end audits and asset depreciation schedules.
• Manage intercompany transactions and shared services expenses.

Skills

Accounting management

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

MBA & CPA preferred

Tools

Dealership Management Systems (DMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Controller

Full Time Management DeForest, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1486

Salary: $135,000.00 Annually

North Central Utility (NCU) is a leading semi-trailer dealership with 10 locations across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. We are looking for a self-motivated, independent thinker to own the role of corporate controller.

At NCU we like to say transportation is the lifeblood of America. We take pride in providing quality equipment, parts, and service to our customers - none of which would be possible without our accounting team behind the scenes.

• Annual compensation of $135,000 or higher, depending on experience
• 401(k) with 25% company match and profit sharing
• Health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (8.5 days)
• Training and professional development opportunities

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Multi-Store Financial Reporting: Oversee and review timely closing of monthly financial statements for 10 branch locations
• Multi-State Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Ensure strict compliance with corporate, sales, use, property and payroll tax regulations across all 3 operating states.
• Centralized Accounting Oversight: Direct and mentor a team of branch level accounting admins and a corporate accounting team. Implement standardized accounting procedures, general ledger maintenance, and schedule reconciliations across all locations.
• Manage Banking Relationships:Collaborate with owners to manage banking relationships and responsibilities including wire & ACH transfers
• Internal Controls & Risk Management: Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal control policies across all physical locations to protect company assets, prevent fraud, and minimize operational variances.
• Audit & Asset Management: Coordinate year-end CPA audits, state tax audits, and financial institution reviews. Coordinate physical inventory counts (vehicles and parts) and floorplan audits. Work with outside accountant to manage fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Intercompany Reconciliations: Manage complex intercompany transactions, inventory transfers, centralized purchasing allocations, and shared services expenses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience with 3+ years in management role
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required, MBA & CPA preferred
• Proficient with Dealership Management Systems (DMS) or similar with cross platform migration a plus
• Exceptional Excel skills with proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications
• Proven ability to manage, train, and hold remote teams accountable.
• Willingness to embrace AI technology for increased efficiency and accuracy

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
• This is a fully on-site position with no hybrid or remote options
• Occasional travel to branch locations required

North Central Utility is one of the largest semi-trailer dealerships in the nation and the largest in the North Central region with 10 locations throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. We are a family-owned and operated company with 2 nd and 3 rd generations taking the reins of leadership.

NCU offers reefers, dry vans, and flatbed trailers from Utility Trailer Manufacturing at all locations and vocational trailers from MAC Trailers in Wisconsin - we sell new and used semi-trailers. With Moore Space, we offer temporary storage container solutions as well.

Our parts department has an extensive inventory of Heavy-Duty Truck/Tractor, Trailer, and TRU parts. Our broad product line and geographic coverage ensure we are a "One Stop Shop" for truck and semi-trailer parts.

Our service department offers everything from routine maintenance, certified DOT inspections, to precision laser alignment, as well as complete wreck repair for trailer of all makes and models. No job is too big or too small for our skilled service technicians.