Controller

Value Added Distributors LLC•Town of Lawrence, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Value Added Distributors (VAD) is seeking a Controller for a full-time, hybrid role based in De Pere, WI. This position places you at the financial helm of a growing manufacturing organization, where leadership, insight, and innovation are highly valued. The Controller will be instrumental in influencing strategy, elevating financial operations, and making a lasting impact on the company. Value Added Companies is an ISO 9001:2015–certified industrial solutions provider that supports manufacturers and operations teams across multiple locations. The company specializes in engineering, assembling, and delivering solutions that ensure critical systems remain operational. The work environment is described as hands-on, fast-paced, and built around principles of safety, quality, and teamwork. VAD fosters a culture of trust, values continuous improvement, and provides employees with opportunities for growth within the business. In this role, the Controller will be responsible for reviewing financial data across various entities, guiding the accounting team through close activities, and ensuring that all financial records are accurate and compliant. The Controller will also collaborate closely with operations and leadership to analyze variances, manage inventory accounting, work-in-progress (WIP), fixed assets, and job costing. Key responsibilities include strengthening internal controls, serving as the primary liaison for external audits, and supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning. The role also involves continuously improving financial systems and processes through automation and efficiency initiatives, thereby playing a critical part in supporting the company's ongoing growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to manage large volumes of financial data accurately
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
High level of discretion with confidential information
General tech-savviness and adaptability to new systems

Nice To Haves

CPA certification
Manufacturing experience
Prior Controller or Assistant Controller experience
Exposure to audits
ERP system experience (Epicor is a plus)

Responsibilities

Review financial data across multiple entities
Guide the accounting team through close activities
Ensure financial records remain accurate and compliant
Partner closely with operations and leadership to analyze variances
Manage inventory accounting, WIP, fixed assets, and job costing
Strengthen internal controls
Serve as the primary liaison for external audits
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Continually improve financial systems and processes through automation and efficiency initiatives
Play a critical role in supporting the company's continued growth