Senior Manufacturing Controller & ERP Leader

Pathway Talent Partners; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Talent Partners, LLC partners with a manufacturing company to hire a Controller in Wausau, WI. This leadership role oversees the accounting function, driving accuracy, governance, and continuous improvement. The incumbent will mentor the team and partner with operations to improve profitability.

Responsibilities include month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, ERP administration, and collaboration with executives to align financial plans with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to partner with operational leaders and provide financial insights.
• Experience preparing and communicating financial data to support goals.
• Strong systems aptitude with accounting and reporting tools.
• Exposure to multi-entity or complex manufacturing environments preferred.
• Analytical with strong problem-solving and process improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team and act as a hands-on contributor.
• Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning with leadership.
• Coordinate tax compliance, reporting, and audit activities with external partners.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable and vendor payments for cash management.
• Serve as ERP system administrator and drive system enhancements.
• Develop actionable financial insights to improve cost control and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Month-end close

Cross-functional partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Job description

Pathway Talent Partners, LLC partners with a manufacturing company to hire a Controller in Wausau, WI. This leadership role oversees the accounting function, driving accuracy, governance, and continuous improvement. The incumbent will mentor the team and partner with operations to improve profitability.

Responsibilities include month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, ERP administration, and collaboration with executives to align financial plans with strategic goals.