Controller

Ocenco, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan with match

Life and disability insurance

FSA / HSA

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Ocenco, Inc., headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead corporate accounting and support financial operations across its international activities.

The Controller will oversee daily accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, manage month-end close, and drive process improvements through ERP enhancements. The role requires strategic partnership with the CFO and business leaders to deliver accurate reporting and support growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading teams in a manufacturing and corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation or system enhancements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Acumatica or similar ERP systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of Ocenco Inc.’s accounting team, strengthening internal controls, improving processes and supporting ERP system enhancements.
• Coach and develop staff, building a culture of accountability, growth and high performance.
• Oversee key accounting areas such as financial and cost accounting, leases, fixed assets, cash and other operational accounting activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation, analyzing results and variances to deliver accurate, timely reporting.
• Partner with leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Global Close & Consolidation: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including foreign currency translations and intercompany eliminations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Partner with The Ocenco Group CFO and department heads to build annual budgets, track actual performance, and explain financial variances.
• Assist The Ocenco Group CFO on a wide variety of special projects including, but not limited to, the implementation of global EPM application, development of labor and overhead costing for Ocenco, Inc., and reporting and analysis.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership experience

Process improvements

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

The Ocenco Group is a collection of manufacturing companies that engineer, build and sell various types of personnel safety equipment for military, railway, maritime, mining, public safety, and industrial markets globally. We have a total of 17 operations in 14 different countries. We are privately held and headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Position Overview:

As Ocenco Inc. grows, we are looking for an experienced Controller to lead key areas of corporate accounting and support our financial operations.

The Ocenco Inc. Controller will lead and develop high performing team while strengthening accounting processes, internal controls and reporting. Work hands-on to drive accuracy, efficiency and meaningful improvements across our international operations.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations of Ocenco Inc.’s accounting team, strengthening internal controls, improving processes and supporting ERP system enhancements.
• Coach and develop staff, building a culture of accountability, growth and high performance.
• Oversee key accounting areas such as financial and cost accounting, leases, fixed assets, cash and other operational accounting activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes and financial statement preparation, analyzing results and variances to deliver accurate, timely reporting.
• Partner with leadership to resolve accounting issues and support business initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Global Close & Consolidation: Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including foreign currency translations and intercompany eliminations.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Partner with The Ocenco Group CFO and department heads to build annual budgets, track actual performance, and explain financial variances.
• Assist The Ocenco Group CFO on a wide variety of special projects including, but not limited to, the implementation of global EPM application, development of labor and overhead costing for Ocenco, Inc., and reporting and analysis.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience leading teams in a manufacturing and corporate environment.
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements, automation or system enhancements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Acumatica or similar ERP systems a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

At Ocenco, we believe in rewarding talent and commitment. Here's what you can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your immediate family.
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan with company match contribution.
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&DD, Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company Paid Holidays and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ocenco Incorporated provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Who Should Apply

If you're a detail-oriented professional with a background in inside sales, and if you're eager to contribute your skills to a collaborative team environment, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, we're especially interested, as our growth has led us to innovate and adapt for the future.