Strategic Controller: ERP, Forecasting & Profit

Precision Gears, Inc; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Gears, Inc. is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the organization’s financial strategy and asset protection, reporting to the General Manager.

You will align financial goals with corporate policy and steer internal controls. You will partner with executive leadership, drive month-end closes, standard costing, pricing, forecasts, and ERP initiatives, shaping profit margins across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing and developing ERP systems.
• Power user proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interface at all levels.
• Well organized and self-directed with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic business partner to the executive leadership team and financial liaison with the holding company.
• Coordinate month-end close process and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Maintain standard costing system, including calculation of labor and overhead rates and variance analysis.
• Develop pricing strategies, validate new business proposals and drive improvement to profit margins for existing parts.
• Develop monthly operating forecasts and annual operating plan.
• Serve as ERP lead, driving continuous improvement in systematic processes and reporting capabilities.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Strategic partnering

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems implementation

Job description

Precision Gears, Inc. is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee the organization’s financial strategy and asset protection, reporting to the General Manager.

You will align financial goals with corporate policy and steer internal controls. You will partner with executive leadership, drive month-end closes, standard costing, pricing, forecasts, and ERP initiatives, shaping profit margins across manufacturing operations.