Strategic Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader (Onsite)

Wipfli - Talent Management Consulting; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A.J. Manufacturing, headquartered in Bloomer, Wisconsin, seeks a strategic Controller to lead the finance function onsite at its Bloomer headquarters.

The role combines high-level financial leadership with hands-on oversight of accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls to support profitability and sustainability. Reporting to the President, you will manage month-end close, prepare financial statements, oversee budgeting and forecasting with KPI insights, and partner with operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong hands-on GAAP, month-end close, reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; ERP selection/implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP; own close processes.
• Supervise Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk, and Accountant; oversee AP/AR and vendor/customer accounts.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

ERP systems

Staff leadership

LEAN accounting

Cost accounting

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

HRIS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Paycom

HRIS

Job description

A.J. Manufacturing, headquartered in Bloomer, Wisconsin, seeks a strategic Controller to lead the finance function onsite at its Bloomer headquarters.

The role combines high-level financial leadership with hands-on oversight of accounting, cost accounting, and internal controls to support profitability and sustainability. Reporting to the President, you will manage month-end close, prepare financial statements, oversee budgeting and forecasting with KPI insights, and partner with operations to