Hybrid Corporate Controller for Multi-Entity Growth

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

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.