CAAS - Controller (Manufacturing Industry) | Milwaukee, WI

CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)•Milwaukee, WI

2d•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 role is part of CLA’s client service team and works directly with clients to provide customized accounting services that support their businesses or organizations. The position works primarily in-office and includes local travel to client sites, with occasional non-local or overnight travel for client visits, training, meetings, or other business-related purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is 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 is required.
A thorough working knowledge of accounting software and systems, with the aptitude to develop and maintain that knowledge.
Proficiency with applicable software, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (FASB/SFAS) or another comprehensive basis of accounting.
Strong organizational skills, goal orientation, and self-motivation.
Ability to handle pressure in a positive, professional manner.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear, concise, and considerate communication.
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 travel for client visits, training, meetings, or other business purposes.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for areas 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, and prepare financial information.
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.