Controller

LHH; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting and financial operations in a high-growth environment. This hands-on leader will partner with executive management to drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, treasury, payroll, internal controls, audits, tax compliance, and systems management while supporting FP&A with forecasting and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, and accounting operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the accounting team.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial records and reporting processes.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow monitoring, and banking relationships.
• Oversee payroll processes and related compliance requirements.
• Administer and manage the company retirement plan program.
• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the ERP/general ledger system, including chart of accounts management and system optimization.
• Coordinate and manage corporate insurance programs.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reporting packages, variance analyses, and executive-level financial commentary.
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate all audit activities.
• Oversee income tax compliance and collaborate with external tax advisors.
• Partner with FP&A leadership on forecasting, annual budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support department leaders with budget monitoring, financial performance analysis, and decision support.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy across accounting operations.
• Participate in special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Excel/Modeling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP software

Job description

A successful and rapidly growing privately held organization is seeking an experiencedControllerto lead its accounting and financial operations. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth company and serve as a key member of the finance leadership team, partnering closely with executive management to drive financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and experience supporting a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee all accounting functions, financial reporting, treasury activities, payroll administration, internal controls, audit coordination, tax compliance, and financial systems management. The role will also work closely with finance leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and business performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the accounting team.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of the company's financial records and reporting processes.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow monitoring, and banking relationships.
• Oversee payroll processes and related compliance requirements.
• Administer and manage the company retirement plan program.
• Serve as the primary owner and administrator of the ERP/general ledger system, including chart of accounts management and system optimization.
• Coordinate and manage corporate insurance programs.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reporting packages, variance analyses, and executive-level financial commentary.
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate all audit activities.
• Oversee income tax compliance and collaborate with external tax advisors.
• Partner with FP&A leadership on forecasting, annual budgeting, and strategic planning initiatives.
• Support department leaders with budget monitoring, financial performance analysis, and decision support.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and accuracy across accounting operations.
• Participate in special projects and other responsibilities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, audit management, and accounting operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with ERP systems; Sage Intacct experience is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop talent, and drive accountability.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong business partnership mindset.