Controller

Sheboygan Paint Company; Milwaukee (WI); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Sheboygan Paint Company is seeking a Controller to lead our accounting, reporting, and compliance functions and to support profitable growth across the organization.

The role partners with operations, R&D, sales and executive leadership, develops the accounting team, and promotes accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across finance and manufacturing activities.

Formación

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manufacturing finance expertise including cost accounting, inventory controls, and performance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI or similar reporting tools, advanced Excel, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial leaders.
• Strategic financial thinking with intellectual curiosity and sound business judgment.
• Operational partnership mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail, strong internal control orientation, ethical judgment, and integrity.
• Commitment to team development, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing required.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver accurate financial insight to leadership and help drive profitable growth.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, budgeting support, and analysis.
• Partner with operations, R&D, sales, and executive leadership to align financial and business needs.
• Develop the accounting team and promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic financial thinking

Leadership

Team development

Accountability

Continuous improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Herramientas

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel (advanced)

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

Sheboygan Paint Company is a leading provider of industrial paint line solutions, delivering tailored coatings and services to manufacturers across sectors such as railcars, agricultural and construction equipment, trailers, and waste containers. With more than 100 years in business, the company is recognized as one of PCI Magazine’s “Top 25 North American Paint & Coatings Manufacturers.” OEMs and refinishers rely on Sheboygan Paint Company for high-performance coatings that offer consistency in application, color matching, and long-term performance. The organization’s in-house chemists and technicians develop innovative water- and solvent-based liquid coatings, supported by product testing, precision color matching, and responsive technical support. As an agile, independent company, Sheboygan Paint Company is committed to attentive, personalized service that helps customers improve efficiency and produce durable, visually appealing products.

Role Description

The Controller is a key finance leader who delivers accurate financial insight, strengthens controls, and supports profitable growth across Sheboygan Paint Company. This role leads accounting, reporting, compliance, treasury, budgeting support, and analysis while partnering with operations, R&D, sales, and executive leadership. The Controller also develops the accounting team and promotes accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manufacturing finance expertise, including cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational performance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems, Power BI or similar reporting tools, advanced Excel, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial leaders.
• Strategic financial thinking with intellectual curiosity and sound business judgment.
• Operational partnership mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• High attention to detail, strong internal control orientation, ethical judgment, and integrity.
• Commitment to team development, accountability, and collaborative leadership.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in manufacturing required.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.