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
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and executive reporting packages
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis that supports strategic business decisions
- Develop and enhance cost accounting processes, product costing methodologies, and operational financial reporting
- Analyze manufacturing performance, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, and equipment burden rates to identify opportunities for improved profitability
- Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, and production leadership to better understand manufacturing processes and financial drivers
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
- Lead annual audits and coordinate relationships with outside auditors, banking partners, and tax advisors
- Mentor and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Participate as a trusted member of the executive leadership team, helping guide the future direction of the organization
- 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
- CPA designation
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
- Manufacturing industry experience
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
- Experience partnering directly with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to learn the business from the manufacturing floor as well as the executive office
- High level of integrity, accountability, professionalism, and business acumen
Nice-to-Haves as the Corporate Controller:- Cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting organizations with $50M+ in annual revenue
- ERP implementation or optimization experience
- Experience leading process improvement initiatives
- Strong operational finance and manufacturing analytics background
- Background supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
- Experience mentoring future accounting leaders
This Role Offers:- Competitive base salary up to approximately $215,000 based on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity with total compensation potential up to approximately $225,000+
- Clear succession plan into a senior executive finance leadership position
- Potential long-term ownership opportunity for the right individual
- Direct partnership with the President and executive leadership team
- Opportunity to influence strategic decisions within an $80M-$100M manufacturing organization
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and Flexible Spending Account benefits
- 401(k) with company match based on annual profitability
- Up to four weeks of PTO available each year
- Stable, diversified manufacturing business serving nationally recognized customers across multiple industries
- Collaborative, down-to-earth leadership team that values hard work, humility, and long-term relationships
- Outstanding long-term career growth with the opportunity to build both wealth and influence within the organization
