Assistant Controller

Job ID: 41117
Sector: Accounting
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 06/06/2025

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  • Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for an Assistant Controller. Our client is looking for someone with 5+ years of accounting experience, who is hands-on and highly organized. This company offers growth opportunities, flexibility, and an awesome team!

     

    The salary range for this position is $100k-150.

     

    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
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    The Assistant Controller will possess the following:

     

     

    EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field preferred.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience.
  • Must be able to be in Milwaukee, WI once a month.
  • CPA preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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    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.