Controller (Manufacturing)

This Controller position is an essential role within the management team of a rapidly growing manufacturing facility.  The Controller will work closely with all departments within the company to address daily accounting needs, as well as work with the Vice President of Finance and Vice President/General Manager to set budgets, forecasts and ensure profitability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Responsible for the development, analysis and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
• Maintain the Company's system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets and determines depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items
• Prepare annual budget and track budget variances.
• Compile daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as required by the management team.
• Responsible for overseeing functions of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Review and approve applications for new credit arrangements.
• Respond to the Vice President of Finance and/or the VP/General Manager of the business unit with accurate and timely work to facilitate his/her financial needs.
• Communicate with co-workers, management, vendors, customers, and other business units in a timely and professional manner.
• Supervise Accountanting Staff

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Five years of Accounting, Finance, or related experience required.
• Strong computer skills including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Experience with MAPICS a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with people of diverse backgrounds. Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and database administration skills.
• Exceptional attention to details.
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
• Strong motivation, high energy and ability to work independently or with a team.

Resumes will ONLY be accepted by mail.  Resumes should be sent to:

Shelly Craemer
411 E. Wisconsin Ave Suite 2125
Milwaukee, WI 53202