Controller
Open-ended contract with potential for conversion
$60-80hr
Onsite – Port Washington, WI

Must Haves:

• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience

• Strong accounting foundation with experience owning close and financial reporting

• Prior ERP system experience

• Ability to start quickly

• Comfortable working onsite in Port Washington

Preferred:

• Manufacturing industry experience

• Inventory, standard costing, or manufacturing accounting background

• CPA preferred

• Advanced Excel skills

Job Description:
Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to step into the business immediately and provide strong accounting leadership during a critical period. This individual will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.

The ideal candidate will come from a manufacturing environment, understand the pace and complexity of an operational business, and be comfortable working within an ERP-driven accounting environment. This role is being hired as an open-ended temporary engagement, with the potential for temp-to-perm if there is mutual interest.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll support, and account reconciliations

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

• Prepare and review financial statements, management reporting packages, and supporting schedules

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures

• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing cost analysis

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial performance

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and KPI reporting

• Partner closely with operations and leadership to improve visibility into cost, margin, and business performance

• Support external audit, tax, and compliance requirements

• Identify process improvement opportunities and help optimize ERP and financial reporting workflows

• Provide leadership and direction to accounting staff while serving as a steady resource for the broader business

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required

• CPA preferred, but not required

• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience in a manufacturing company strongly preferred

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems required

• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills