Manufacturing Controller

Tharp Consulting; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Controller to lead accounting and finance for a custom gear manufacturing operation. You will own the general ledger, oversee payroll, and drive accurate financial reporting and forecasting.

In this role you will partner with operations to analyze margins, manage budgeting and cash flow, and strengthen internal controls while coordinating audits and pricing decisions based on detailed financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in finance and accounting with ownership mindset.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and standard costing.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Lead financial reporting and ensure timely, accurate results.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing.
• Partner with operations to analyze margins and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Support pricing decisions and capital planning with financial analysis.

Skills

Leadership in finance

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Audits coordination

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Controller to lead accounting and finance for a custom and stock gear manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Lead financial reporting and ensure accurate, timely results.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing.
• Partner with operations to analyze margins and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate internal/external audits.
• Support pricing decisions and capital planning with financial analysis.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership in finance/accounting with ownership mindset.
• Deep understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, inventory, and standard costing.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and cash management experience.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and provide actionable insights.