Controller

Centrisys/CNP•Kenosha, WI

About The Position

Centrisys/CNP is an established company and a leader in the centrifuge manufacturing industry. We are an organization that is client-focused, team-driven, and a fast-growing enterprise with great opportunities for advancement. The Controller is responsible for leading the company’s financial operations, accounting accuracy, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, project margin analysis, and ERP-driven financial process improvement. This position plays a key leadership role in supporting Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation, reporting, controls, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
8–12+ years of progressive experience in finance, including Financial Controller or senior finance leadership roles
Experience within a holding company or multi-entity group structure is highly preferred
Strong knowledge of US GAAP
Proven experience in financial consolidation and group reporting
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (Microsoft BC preferred)
Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

Nice To Haves

CPA, ACCA, or CMA qualification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead, train, evaluate, coach, and develop finance and accounting department personnel in accordance with company policies and guidelines while conducting weekly and monthly finance department meetings to review priorities, open issues, report deadlines, process improvements, and team performance.
Ensure compliance with company policies, employee handbook requirements, safety rules, financial controls, accounting standards, and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations while protecting sensitive company, employee, vendor, customer, and financial information through proper controls, privacy practices, and system security.
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve strong financial controls, accounting policies, reporting procedures, approval workflows, and financial risk management strategies related to cash, capital planning, accounting compliance, customer credit, project exposure, and resource deployment to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and working capital planning, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, project billing milestones, project cash requirements, and overall working capital requirements.
Prepare, review, analyze, and attest to accurate weekly flash reports and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and company requirements, including analysis of financial strengths, weaknesses, risks, trends, corrective actions, cash position, revenue, margins, backlog, and other key financial performance indicators.
Provide strategic financial leadership and executive-level support to the CEO and senior leadership team through cost-benefit analysis, margin analysis, project profitability analysis, variance analysis, resource planning, long-term business planning, and recommendations for operational and financial improvement.
Support and lead Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central implementation and continuous improvement efforts, including configuration, testing, data validation, user training, reporting structures, financial controls, chart of accounts, dimensions, approvals, workflow optimization, month-end close processes, data accuracy, and user adoption.
Partner closely with operations, project management, purchasing, sales, engineering, service teams, and external implementation consultants to ensure Business Central and related processes align with company operations, including finance, purchasing, inventory, project accounting, manufacturing, service, reporting, project estimating, tracking, job costing, project closing, and margin reporting.
Develop, support, and continuously improve Power BI dashboards and financial reporting tools integrated with NAV / Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to provide accurate reporting and analysis of trends, variances, cash flow, AR aging, AP, inventory, backlog, project profitability, margins, departmental KPIs, and executive performance metrics.
Improve ERP and financial data discipline by ensuring transactions are entered accurately, consistently, and timely across all departments to support reliable financial reporting, project analysis, Power BI dashboards, and operational decision-making.
Effectively utilize Microsoft Office, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Power BI, and other company software required for the position while attending and contributing to management, finance, project review, ERP implementation, and strategic planning meetings.
Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the CEO.