Strategic Controller for Multi-Entity Operations

Strategic Talent Partners; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Talent Partners is partnering with an established organization to hire a hands‑on Controller who will own accounting operations across multiple business lines. The role offers growth into broader strategic finance responsibilities and collaboration with leadership to drive informed decisions.

You will lead month‑end close, manage a small AP/AR team, coordinate tax and multi‑state filings, and improve ERP reporting and project profitability visibility.

Qualifications

• Proven Controller-level experience with broad ownership of accounting operations.
• Strong technical accounting, reporting, tax coordination and analytical capabilities.
• Experience with a robust ERP/accounting platform; Sage Intacct is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate financial results and work collaboratively with business leaders.
• Comfort leading a developing team and building scalable processes in a hands‑on environment.
• Project/job costing, WIP, ERP implementation, multi‑entity reporting or system improvement experience is valuable.
• M&A exposure and EOS familiarity are helpful, not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end close, reconciliations, financial statements and accurate reporting across multiple business lines and entities.
• Oversee and develop a small AP/AR team while strengthening processes, controls and documentation.
• Coordinate corporate tax preparation with external CPA advisors and oversee multi‑state sales tax filings, registrations and compliance.
• Improve ERP reporting, job costing, work‑in‑progress tracking and visibility into project profitability.
• Help develop business‑unit financial reporting and support budgeting, planning and financial analysis.
• Translate P&L results into clear insights for non‑finance leaders and participate on the leadership team.
• Coordinate with banking, insurance and other financial partners; identify automation and system improvements.
• Contribute financial analysis to potential acquisitions or new business opportunities as needed.]

Skills

Controller level experience

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategic communication

ERP knowledge

Multi-entity reporting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Strategic Talent Partners is partnering with an established organization to hire a hands‑on Controller who will own accounting operations across multiple business lines. The role offers growth into broader strategic finance responsibilities and collaboration with leadership to drive informed decisions.

You will lead month‑end close, manage a small AP/AR team, coordinate tax and multi‑state filings, and improve ERP reporting and project profitability visibility.