Controller

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area that’s looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, analytical, and who has excellent leadership skills. This company offers competitive benefits, high visibility, and a strong, tenured team. This position is onsite.

The salary for this job is $120K – $150K.

The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate GAAP financial reporting across multiple locations.
• Partner with leadership and operations to provide financial insights, analyze performance trends, and support business objectives.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, working capital, lender reporting, and covenant compliance.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and inventory accounting to optimize cash flow and financial accuracy.
• Direct plant and job costing activities, including inventory reconciliation, yield analysis, and cost control initiatives.
• Evaluate capital investments, fleet assets, and business opportunities through ROI, IRR, and performance analysis.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, audits, and reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while serving as a key financial partner to operations, dispatch, sales, and executive leadership.

The Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field; CPA required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/controller experience, ideally in construction materials or a related capital-intensive industry
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and multi-location consolidation
• Experience with dispatch/batch software (e.g., Command Alkon, Titan, or similar) a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills; ERP system experience required
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data for non-financial operators
• High attention to detail and comfort operating in a fast-paced, hands-on industrial environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.