Controller

Our client is an organization in the Madison area looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of related experience, strong communication skills, and job costing experience.

The salary range for this position is $90k-120k.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, job costing, accounts payable, fixed assets, journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes; ensure timely and accurate reporting and departmental financial analysis.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis against actual results.
• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including vendor invoice review, account coding, and annual 1099 reporting.
• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including customer setup, invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, collections, and related reporting; implement best practices for AR processes.
• Assist in managing payroll through coordination with outsourced payroll providers.
• Develop and maintain weekly cash balance reports and annual daily cash flow projections.
• Track and post all job-related costs, including labor, equipment, and materials, for job costing analysis.
• Prepare accurate and timely work-in-progress reports for all jobs; review job performance for accuracy and analyze gains and fades on completed projects.
• Collaborate with estimators, project managers, and other stakeholders to validate job cost performance and support profitability reviews.
• Provide leadership with clear and actionable WIP and job profitability reports to inform decision-making.
• Lead job performance reviews in management meetings, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

The Controller will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field required
• 5+ years of finance experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or construction industry
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.