Controller

Kforce Inc; Town of Hustisford (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Hustisford, WI is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations within a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities include close coordination, budgeting, cash management, inventory oversight, and staff development. QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience are preferred; on-site work only with full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and budgeting.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel skills for financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting controls, closing procedures, inventory, budgeting, and cash management.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to commute to Hustisford on-site.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting activities with accurate financial reporting and internal controls.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and deliver timely financial reporting.
• Review workflows and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Support annual financial review package and collaborate with external providers.
• Post A/R cash receipts and manage cash balances.
• Review AP transactions and inventory activity.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and provide insights.
• Forecast and manage cash conversion cycle.
• Develop accounting objectives to support operations and profitability.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training.
• Assist in developing the annual operating budget and capital plans.
• Manage inventory costing and coordinate physical inventories.
• Calculate and administer sales commissions.
• Participate in HR and IT activities as needed.
• Prepare tax-related financial information.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Excel

Internal controls

Closing procedures

Inventory management

Cash management

Communication

Time management

Independent work

On-site commute

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a well-established manufacturer in Hustisford, WI, is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations. Essential Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting activities, ensuring financial accuracy and the consistent application of effective internal controls
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities and deliver timely financial reporting
• Review departmental workflows and implement process improvements that increase efficiency while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Support preparation of the annual financial review package and collaborate with external service providers to ensure timely and accurate completion
• Post accounts receivable cash receipts and manage company cash balances
• Review invoices, accounts payable transactions, and inventory activity
• Analyze financial performance against key business goals and provide management with meaningful insight into progress against budgets
• Forecast and manage the company's cash-conversion cycle
• Establish and achieve accounting objectives that support operational performance and profitability
• Help manage clerical and administrative accounting staff, including training new and existing employees
• Play a key role in developing the annual operating budget and executing the organization's strategic and talent plans
• Manage inventory costing and coordinate semiannual physical inventories
• Calculate and administer commission payments for the sales team
• Oversee and participate in human resources and information technology activities as needed
• Participate in developing and monitoring the capital budget
• Prepare and complete sales and use tax reporting
• Prepare financial accounts and supporting information for tax-return filing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Five or more years of professional accounting experience required
• Strong experience with financial statement preparation, budgeting, or a comparable accounting function
• Hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including the ability to create technical spreadsheets, graphs, and analytical tools that communicate financial trends, margins, and related performance information
• Strong understanding of accounting controls, closing procedures, inventory, budgeting, and cash management
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and remain actively involved in day-to-day accounting activities
• Ability to commute to the on-site location in Hustisford, Wisconsin
• Work Arrangement: Full-time and on-site
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• QuickBooks experience required, with at least three years preferred
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Microsoft Navision experience is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.