Controller | Hybrid Finance Leader with ESOP Perks

Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Assoc; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours/hybrid schedule

Onsite fitness center

Free parking

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Casual dress

Job summary

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, seeks an experienced Controller for its Corporate Office in downtown Milwaukee. You’ll support the Finance Department, report to the CFO, and partner with executives across the firm.

You will supervise staff, manage accounting operations, payroll, and reporting, and coordinate audits. This role blends leadership with hands-on financial management in a professional services setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degrees and/or CPA preferred.
• Eight+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP and project accounting systems; Deltek Vantagepoint a plus; FAR experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Finance staff with direction, coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the firm.
• Prepare and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review the general ledger and approve journal entries for accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash activity.
• Manage biweekly payroll processing and payroll tax activities.
• Oversee accounts receivable review, collections and reporting.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review project accounting, billing, and revenue recognition.
• Be the primary contact for financial statements, retirement plan audits, and FAR overhead audits.
• Coordinate statutory, regulatory, and insurance reporting requirements.
• Maintain relationships with auditors, bankers, and insurance brokers.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Project accounting

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Advanced degree or CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Deltek Vantagepoint

FAR experience

Job description

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, seeks an experienced Controller for its Corporate Office in downtown Milwaukee. You’ll support the Finance Department, report to the CFO, and partner with executives across the firm.

You will supervise staff, manage accounting operations, payroll, and reporting, and coordinate audits. This role blends leadership with hands-on financial management in a professional services setting.