Assistant Controller

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for an Assistant Controller. Our client is looking for someone with 7+ years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and highly organized. This role offers great exposure and variety with an amazing team, great benefits, and growth opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $150k-180k.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close activities to ensure financial reports are accurate and submitted on schedule.
• Conduct thorough reviews of financial data to ensure alignment with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to promote data integrity and reduce risk of error or fraud.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and internal compliance frameworks.
• Partner with corporate and divisional controllers to promote consistent accounting practices and reporting across the organization.
• Facilitate internal and external audit processes by organizing supporting documentation and addressing audit inquiries.
• Contribute to cash flow analysis and oversee working capital initiatives, including bank account reconciliations and cash activity monitoring.
• Supervise accounts receivable and accounts payable teams, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and accurate ledger entries.
• Support federal, state, and local tax compliance, including oversight of sales and use tax filings.
• Collaborate with finance and IT teams to improve reporting tools and implement automation for increased process efficiency.
• Participate in due diligence efforts and integration planning related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide leadership to team members through effective hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and budgeting.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support department and organizational goals

The Assistant Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field preferred.
• 7+ years of accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills