Corporate Controller

hireneXus; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead transactional accounting for a multi‑entity organization. The role owns A/P, A/R, payroll, treasury, inventory and cost accounting, GL integrity, and internal controls, with a mandate to automate and scale processes during growth and acquisitions.

The incumbent will partner with Finance leadership to deliver audit‑ready financial information and will oversee integration of acquired businesses, including ERP and COA alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller‑level or comparable leadership.
• Broad expertise across AP, AR, payroll, GL, treasury, cash mgmt, and reconciliations.
• Proven track record building internal controls and audit-ready processes for growing organizations.
• Experience managing external audits with auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
• Strong ERP and accounting systems experience with success in process improvements and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations across AP, AR, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and intercompany transactions.
• Maintain GL integrity with strong sub‑ledgers, reconciliations, and processes.
• Strengthen working capital through AR, collections, payables, cash application, and treasury management.
• Build a scalable internal control framework with documentation and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide supporting documentation for balance sheet activities.
• Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including COA alignment and ERP conversions.
• Support Day 1 readiness and post‑acquisition integration through efficient processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation and standardization across high‑volume accounting activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

People management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

The Corporate Controller is a newly created, hands‑on leadership role responsible for overseeing the transactional accounting operations of a growing, multi‑entity organization. This individual will own the accounting infrastructure supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable and collections, payroll accounting, treasury and cash operations, inventory and cost accounting, general ledger integrity, and internal controls.

As the organization continues to scale organically and through acquisition, the Controller will be responsible for building efficient, well‑controlled, and increasingly automated accounting processes while leading the financial integration of acquired businesses. This role will partner closely with Finance leadership to ensure accurate, timely, and audit‑ready financial information while developing the people, systems, and processes required to support continued growth.

Candidates will be expected to be in the office 3-4 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily accounting operations across accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and collections, payroll accounting, treasury and cash management, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger by maintaining effective sub‑ledgers, reconciliations, and transactional accounting processes, with a strong focus on timeliness and accuracy.
• Strengthen working capital performance through effective management of accounts receivable, collections, payables, cash application, and treasury functions.
• Build and maintain a scalable internal control framework across accounting operations, ensuring appropriate documentation, compliance, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Act as a primary liaison for external auditors and coordinate the preparation and delivery of supporting documentation related to transactional accounting and balance sheet activities.
• Oversee transactional tax compliance, including sales and use, property, and payroll taxes, while collaborating with internal teams and external advisors on broader tax matters.
• Lead the accounting integration of acquired businesses, including financial process onboarding, chart‑of‑accounts alignment, ERP and system conversions, intercompany accounting, and standardization of accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with Finance and leadership teams to support financial due diligence and establish efficient, repeatable processes for Day 1 readiness and post‑acquisition integration.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization across high‑volume accounting activities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with IT and cross‑functional stakeholders on ERP enhancements, system implementations, data integrity, reporting capabilities, and other technology initiatives.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing accounting organization by establishing clear roles and accountability, promoting cross‑training, documenting key processes, and developing succession plans.
• Partner closely with Finance leadership to ensure accounting operations support accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting, cash management, and informed business decisions.
• Provide accounting and finance leadership with insights and support on working capital, internal controls, acquisition integration, and other strategic initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller‑level or comparable accounting leadership experience.
• Broad, hands‑on expertise across core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, treasury, cash management, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proven track record of developing and enhancing internal controls, accounting policies, procedures, and audit‑ready processes within a growing or evolving organization.
• Experience managing external audits and working effectively with auditors, tax advisors, and other external professional service providers.
• Strong ERP and accounting systems expertise, with demonstrated success driving process improvements, automation, system enhancements, and scalable accounting infrastructure.
• Prior experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and integrating acquired businesses, including accounting processes, systems, controls, and reporting, is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams across multiple functions, entities, or locations.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or other inventory‑intensive environments, including exposure to inventory and cost accounting, preferred.
• Experience working within a multi‑entity or international organization is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of transactional tax compliance, with exposure to nexus and/or international tax considerations beneficial.
• Excellent communication and business partnership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Hands‑on, results‑oriented leadership approach with the ability to balance detailed operational oversight with the development of scalable processes, systems, and high‑performing teams.