Site Controller

SkyWater Search Partners; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Milwaukee is seeking a Controller to lead plant-level finance and accounting operations. This critical role involves owning the financial numbers and acting as a business partner with the plant leadership and corporate finance. The position offers a base salary of up to $140K along with bonus potential, with an initial onsite requirement transitioning to hybrid after training. Ideal for candidates wanting impactful ownership in a growing operation.

Qualifications

• Experience in plant-level finance and accounting operations.
• Strong background in financial ownership and reporting.
• Ability to partner with plant leadership and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level finance and accounting operations.
• Act as a business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Financial reporting

Business partnership

Job description

Overview

We are partnering with a profitable, privately backed manufacturing company in the Milwaukee area to hire a Controller to lead plant-level finance and accounting operations.

This is a critical newly created position due to the growth at this site. The business is stable, well-established, and entering a phase that requires stronger financial ownership, tighter reporting cadence, and closer partnership between finance and operations.

This role will serve as the senior financial leader onsite, owning the numbers and acting as a true business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-level finance and accounting operations.
• Serve as the senior financial leader onsite, owning the numbers and acting as a business partner to plant leadership and corporate finance.

Why This Position?

• Profitable, stable manufacturing operation
• High-visibility role with real ownership and influence
• Direct partnership with senior finance leadership and exposure to PE partners
• Opportunity to improve processes and reporting, not just maintain them

Compensation & Work Model

• Base salary up to $140K
• Bonus potential up to 15%
• Onsite preferred to start, ability to go hybrid after initial training period

This role is ideal for a plant-level controller who wants meaningful ownership, operational impact, and visibility in a growing manufacturing business.

Interested candidates may apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation.