Manufacturing Controller & Strategic Finance Leader

LHH; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development assistance

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Controller for a privately owned mid-sized manufacturing company in Menomonee Falls, WI. The role leads all accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls, reporting to the President and/or CFO.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing cost accounting expertise, strong leadership, ERP experience, and a track record of improving profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years of accounting leadership or management experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets.
• Oversee close processes and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and accounting policies.
• Present financial results to executive leadership.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, material utilization, and plant performance.
• Maintain inventory controls and cycle counts; drive cost accounting improvements.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting; prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor working capital.
• Analyze trends and provide actionable profitability and efficiency recommendations.
• Support strategic planning and capital investments.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls; coordinate audits and liaise with external parties.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local reporting; strengthen accounting systems and procedures.
• Supervise and mentor staff; establish performance expectations and coaching.
• Foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within finance team.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

MBA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Controller for a privately owned mid-sized manufacturing company in Menomonee Falls, WI. The role leads all accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, and internal controls, reporting to the President and/or CFO.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing cost accounting expertise, strong leadership, ERP experience, and a track record of improving profitability.