Controller: Hands-On Finance & Reporting Leader

Truity Partners; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners seeks a seasoned Controller in the Green Bay area to lead the accounting function, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and act as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a CPA, extensive accounting leadership experience, and the ability to mentor a team while remaining hands-on with complex accounting tasks. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely financial insight for decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• Significant progressive accounting experience with proven leadership.
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading financial close, financial statements, and internal controls.
• Public accounting/ private industry experience preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Hands-on leadership style with ability to work in the details when necessary.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executives and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative, team-oriented in a flat organization.
• Ability to balance strategic leadership with day-to-day accounting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organization's accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and statements.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial statements are prepared accurately.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex matters.
• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; foster accountability and growth.
• Maintain hands-on involvement in accounting operations when needed.
• Partner with executives to provide financial insights for decisions.
• Coordinate external audits and serve as primary contact for auditors.
• Oversee financial reporting and provide timely information for strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, systems, and efficiency.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

CPA certification

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Truity Partners seeks a seasoned Controller in the Green Bay area to lead the accounting function, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and act as a strategic partner to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate will bring a CPA, extensive accounting leadership experience, and the ability to mentor a team while remaining hands-on with complex accounting tasks. This role emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and timely financial insight for decision-making.