Manufacturing Controller — SAP, Costing & Close Leader

ADP, Inc.; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three formal bonus programs

Generous PTO

401(k) plan with company contribution

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LLC seeks a hands-on Controller in Menomonee Falls, WI to lead the manufacturing accounting function, strengthen controls, and drive timely close and reliable financial reporting.

The role partners with the Director of Finance & Administration to translate numbers into actionable insights, manage a team of 3, and optimize cost visibility, working capital, and process improvements across SAP-enabled finance operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including accounting management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and cost accounting.
• Hands-on experience with standard cost systems, development of cost standards, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and costing for new proposals.
• Senior-level experience coordinating or supporting financial audits.
• Current working knowledge of applicable federal and state accounting and tax requirements.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and strong experience using ERP and Microsoft tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead people, communicate clearly, build productive relationships, and manage priorities in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, banking, credit and collections, and cost accounting.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including the close calendar, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, account analysis, and completion discipline. Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to local management and Group Controlling.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and consistently. Review balance-sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual items or accounting issues.
• Lead and support the Senior Cost Accountant in maintaining accurate standard costs, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and proposal costing activities. Review cost information for accuracy, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with operations to enhance cost visibility, manufacturing performance, and business decision-making.
• Coordinate and prepare annual and periodic budgets for the income statement, balance sheet, cash requirements, and capital equipment. Analyze results against budget and explain material revenue, cost, and expense variances.
• Maintain effective accounting controls and documentation. Coordinate financial audits and support tax, statutory, financial, and legal reporting requirements applicable to SCT-US.
• Oversee day-to-day cash management and banking activities. Support disciplined management of receivables, collections, payables, inventory, and other working-capital drivers.
• Translate financial results into clear, decision-useful insights for management. Present P&L performance, trends, risks, and emerging issues in a concise and practical manner.
• Use SAP, Excel, and other business tools to improve data quality, standardize workflows, reduce manual follow-up, strengthen reporting, and increase the efficiency and scalability of the accounting function.
• Lead or support cross-functional finance and business improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Manufacturing accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Cost accounting

Audits

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

ERP tools

Job description

SCHUNK CARBON TECHNOLOGY LLC seeks a hands-on Controller in Menomonee Falls, WI to lead the manufacturing accounting function, strengthen controls, and drive timely close and reliable financial reporting.

The role partners with the Director of Finance & Administration to translate numbers into actionable insights, manage a team of 3, and optimize cost visibility, working capital, and process improvements across SAP-enabled finance operations.