Strategic Controller: GAAP & Ops Partner (Multi-Location)

Truity Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners in Milwaukee is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of accounting leadership to join on-site. You will manage GAAP reporting, multi-location consolidation, and develop staff while partnering with operations and executive leadership.

The role emphasizes close processes, budgeting, cash flow management, and ROI analysis for capital investments in a high-visibility, industrial setting. CPA and strong Excel/ERP skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/controller experience, ideally in capital-intensive industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and multi-location consolidation.
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process with GAAP reporting across locations.
• Partner with leadership and operations to provide financial insights and performance analysis.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, and lender reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable, payable, collections, and inventory accounting to optimize cash flow.
• Direct plant and job costing activities, including inventory reconciliation and cost control.
• Evaluate capital investments, fleet assets, and opportunities using ROI/IRR.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP/tax compliance with audits and reporting.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and partner with operations and exec leadership.

Skills

CPA

GAAP

Excel

Leadership

Multi-location consolidation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA required

Tools

Command Alkon

Titan

ERP systems

Job description

Truity Partners in Milwaukee is seeking a Controller with 5+ years of accounting leadership to join on-site. You will manage GAAP reporting, multi-location consolidation, and develop staff while partnering with operations and executive leadership.

The role emphasizes close processes, budgeting, cash flow management, and ROI analysis for capital investments in a high-visibility, industrial setting. CPA and strong Excel/ERP skills are required.