A well-established manufacturing company serving industry-leading OEM customers across North America is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its executive leadership team in the Johnson Creek, WI area.
This is far more than a traditional Controller role. The right person will work alongside executive leadership during a planned succession, gradually assuming responsibility for the company's financial operations while helping shape long-term business strategy. For an ambitious accounting leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, partnering with operations, and influencing the direction of a growing manufacturing business, this is an exceptional long-term opportunity.
What You'll Do as the Corporate Controller:
- Lead all corporate accounting and financial reporting functions across a multi-site manufacturing organization
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Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and executive reporting packages
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Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis that supports strategic business decisions
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Develop and enhance cost accounting processes, product costing methodologies, and operational financial reporting
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Analyze manufacturing performance, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and equipment burden rates to identify opportunities for improved profitability
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Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and production leadership to better understand manufacturing processes and financial drivers
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Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
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Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
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Lead annual audits and coordinate relationships with outside auditors, banking partners, and tax advisors
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Mentor and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
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Participate as a trusted member of the executive leadership team, helping guide the future direction of the organization
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Drive process improvements that increase financial visibility, operational efficiency, and business performance
Must-Haves as the Corporate Controller:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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CPA designation
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10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
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Manufacturing industry experience
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Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
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Experience partnering directly with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
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Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to learn the business from the manufacturing floor as well as the executive office
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High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and business acumen
Nice-to-Haves as the Corporate Controller:
- Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
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Experience supporting organizations with $50M+ in annual revenue
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ERP implementation or optimization experience
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Experience leading process improvement initiatives
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Strong operational finance and manufacturing analytics background
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Background supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
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Experience mentoring future accounting leaders
This Role Offers:
- Competitive base salary up to approximately $215,000 based on experience
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Performance-based bonus opportunity with total compensation potential up to approximately $225,000+
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Clear succession plan into a senior executive finance leadership position
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Potential long-term ownership opportunity for the right individual
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Direct partnership with the President and executive leadership team
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Opportunity to influence strategic decisions within an $80M-$100M manufacturing organization
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Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Account benefits
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401(k) with company match based on annual profitability
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Up to four weeks of PTO available each year
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Stable, diversified manufacturing business serving nationally recognized customers across multiple industries
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Collaborative, down-to-earth leadership team that values hard work, humility, and long-term relationships
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Outstanding long-term career growth with the opportunity to build both wealth and influence within the organization
Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
