Financial Controller

Truity Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A client organization in Milwaukee is seeking a Controller with over 5 years of finance experience, particularly in manufacturing and plant operations. The ideal candidate will oversee financial reporting, lead forecasting, and maintain internal controls while providing financial training to managers. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 annually, with potential incentives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance experience is required.
• Experience in the manufacturing/plant operation industry is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and delivery of monthly financial reports.
• Lead forecasting process for integration activities.
• Act as primary finance contact for integration matters.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field

Job description

Overview

Our client is an organization in the greater Milwaukee area looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and manufacturing/plant operation industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly integration financial reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timeliness.
• Lead the forecasting process for integration-related activities, including synergy tracking, capacity optimization, productivity impacts, restructuring costs, capital investments, cash flow, and other major projects.
• Act as the primary finance contact for integration matters, collaborating with plant controllers, project teams, and cross-functional leaders.
• Coordinate the development of the division’s integration strategic plan and annual budget, working closely with operations and integration teams to align with corporate timelines.
• Support system enhancements by assisting with financial consolidation tool implementation, user acceptance testing, and data verification.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards for multiple sites, ensuring consistent and accurate daily metric reporting by plant controllers.
• Monitor and evaluate financial risks, identifying potential issues and mitigation strategies for supply chain optimization projects.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements for integration and restructuring activities.
• Provide financial training and guidance to non-financial managers to build understanding and accountability.
• Collaborate with various business units to deliver comprehensive financial support for integration initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr