Controller

Truity Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners in Milwaukee is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of accounting leadership to join on-site. You will manage GAAP reporting, multi-location consolidation, and develop staff while partnering with operations and executive leadership.

The role emphasizes close processes, budgeting, cash flow management, and ROI analysis for capital investments in a high-visibility, industrial setting. CPA and strong Excel/ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/controller experience, ideally in capital-intensive industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and multi-location consolidation.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process with GAAP reporting across locations.
• Partner with leadership and operations to provide financial insights and performance analysis.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and lender reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable, payable, collections, and inventory accounting to optimize cash flow.
• Direct plant and job costing activities, including inventory reconciliation and cost control.
• Evaluate capital investments, fleet assets, and opportunities using ROI/IRR.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP/tax compliance with audits and reporting.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and partner with operations and exec leadership.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Excel

Leadership

Multi-location consolidation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA required

Tools

Command Alkon

Titan

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area that’s looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, analytical, and who has excellent leadership skills. This company offers competitive benefits, high visibility, and a strong, tenured team. This position is onsite.

The salary for this job is $120K - $150K.

The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate GAAP financial reporting across multiple locations.
• Partner with leadership and operations to provide financial insights, analyze performance trends, and support business objectives.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, lender reporting, and covenant compliance.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and inventory accounting to optimize cash flow and financial accuracy.
• Direct plant and job costing activities, including inventory reconciliation, yield analysis, and cost control initiatives.
• Evaluate capital investments, fleet assets, and business opportunities through ROI, IRR, and performance analysis.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while serving as a key financial partner to operations, dispatch, sales, and executive leadership.

The Controller will possess the following:

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field; CPA required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/controller experience, ideally in construction materials or a related capital-intensive industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and multi-location consolidation
• Experience with dispatch/batch software (e.g., Command Alkon, Titan, or similar) a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial operators
• High attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced, hands-on industrial environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.