Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial leadership, strengthen accounting operations, and deliver accurate reporting for the organization in Racine / Kenosha, Wisconsin. This position plays a key role in budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and performance analysis while helping leadership make informed business decisions. The role also partners across departments to enhance processes, improve data quality, and support the effective use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and reporting tools.

For immediate consideration call Michelle Phillips at 414-204-7306 or connect on Linked-In . All conversations will be confidential. If you or someone you know would qualify for any of the positions listed below feel free to have them call me as well. Thanks for any consideration and I look forward to helping you.  

Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day accounting and finance function, guiding team members through coaching, performance feedback, and regular planning discussions to keep priorities on track.

• Maintain reliable financial operations by enforcing internal controls, upholding accounting standards, and ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory and company requirements.

• Design and refine policies, approval structures, and reporting practices that improve accuracy, reduce risk, and support timely financial close activities.

• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting cycle, including cash flow projections, working capital needs, receivables, payables, inventory, and project-related funding requirements.

• Produce and evaluate recurring financial reports and formal period-end statements, highlighting trends, profitability, backlog, liquidity, and other performance indicators for leadership review.

• Advise senior management with financial insights such as variance reviews, cost analysis, project margin evaluation, and recommendations for operational efficiency and resource allocation.

• Lead and support the ongoing use and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including testing, workflow alignment, reporting improvements, control design, and user adoption efforts.

• Work closely with operations, project teams, purchasing, sales, engineering, and service functions to align financial processes with inventory activity, job costing, manufacturing, and project accounting needs.

• Strengthen data integrity by promoting timely and consistent transaction entry across departments and by using tools such as Microsoft Office and Power BI to support reporting and decision-making.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in an Assistant Controller, Controller, or senior-level accounting leadership role with responsibility for financial reporting, budgeting, and cash management.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting, internal controls, and financial statement preparation and analysis.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, including reporting, process support, or implementation-related work.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance or accounting staff in a collaborative environment.

• Skill in analyzing project profitability, consolidations, variance trends, and operational financial performance.

• Proficiency with data reporting tools, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications, and Power BI.

• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams and translate financial information into practical business recommendations.

Compensation

$110,000.00-$140,000.00 Yearly

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