CAAS - Controller (Manufacturing Industry) | Milwaukee, WI

CliftonLarsonAllen•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CLA is seeking a Controller with manufacturing industry experience to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Controller will be part of the client service team, work directly with clients, and provide customized accounting services to support their business or organization. The role works primarily in-office, with local travel to client sites and occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, or other business purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required; a combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Seven years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or another comprehensive basis of accounting.
Aptitude for developing and maintaining a thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems.
Proficiency with applicable software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong organization skills, goal orientation, and self-motivation.
Ability to handle pressure in a positive, professional manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear, concise, considerate communication that takes others' needs into account.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and value their different contributions.
Proven success managing work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.
Ability to work primarily in-office and travel locally to client sites, with occasional non-local or overnight business travel.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is preferred but not required.
Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred.
Public accounting experience is preferred.
QuickBooks experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Coordinate and direct financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities for all or part of an organization.
Prepare financial information and prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, budgets, and reports required by regulatory agencies.
Evaluate funding needs and investment of surpluses, and make appropriate recommendations.
Monitor financial ratios and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing actions.
Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Communicate regularly with boards, bankers, investors, and constituents; this may include preparing for or hosting board presentations.
Manage work and key client relationships to exceed client expectations.