Financial Production Controller

GWS Tool Group; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GWS Tool Group seeks a Financial Controller to plan and direct accounting operations at assigned facilities. The role requires leading the closing process, ensuring timely financial reporting, and aligning with corporate policies. Strong Excel skills and ERP experience are essential.

The position calls for five+ years in accounting, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, and the ability to analyze variances and prepare journal entries. Travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five+ years of related experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to learn new technologies.
• Experience with (Infor) Visual ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads the facilities’ closing process and ensures financial reporting meets corporate deadlines and complies with corporate policies.
• Produces periodic financial reports; ensures results comply with GAAP and IFRS.
• Performs analyses and journal entries for prepaids, accruals, payroll, inventory, etc.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Infor Visual ERP

Job description

Job Title: Financial production Control

Department: Finance

Reports to: CFO

Classification: Exempt

Location: Varies

Travel: Little Travel Required

Job Summary: The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations at the assigned facilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Leads the facilities’ closing process and ensures financial reporting meets corporate deadlines and complies with corporate policies
• Produces periodic financial reports; ensures the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles and international financial reporting standards
• Performs analyses and prepares accounting journal entries related to numerous areas (prepaids, accruals, payroll, inventory, etc.)
• Performs monthly account reconciliations
• Produces budgets and forecasts; follows up on deviations
• Lead the development of quarterly forecasts for assigned locations
• Analyze actual results vs. forecasts and prepare variance analyses.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities, providing recommendations for action.
• Partner with operations to analyze various production metrics
• Prepare and present ad hoc cost analyses and reports
• Reconcile inventory balances across ERP system and physical counts.
• Analyze and report inventory reserves (slow-moving, obsolete).
• Provide cost data for make‑vs‑buy decisions, pricing updates, and profitability analysis
• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• Five years or more of related experience required
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to learn new technologies
• Experience of (Infor) Visual ERP is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.