Controller

Menomonee Falls, WI · On site Leaves the board in 6 days
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A hands-on leadership role for an experienced manufacturing accounting professional. The Controller leads the day-to-day accounting function for Schunk Carbon Technology US (SCT-US), builds a disciplined and reliable close process, strengthens financial controls and develops the accounting team, working closely with the Director of Finance & Administration and operational leaders.

Schunk Carbon Technology manufactures electrical assemblies and components. The Menomonee Falls, WI operation has more than 95 employees and is part of the Schunk Group.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, banking, credit and collections, cost accounting)
  • Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close; deliver reporting to local management and Group Controlling
  • Maintain general ledger integrity; review balance-sheet reconciliations
  • Lead and support the Senior Cost Accountant on standard costs, inventory accounting, variance analysis and proposal costing
  • Coordinate annual and periodic budgets (income statement, balance sheet, cash, capital equipment) and explain variances
  • Maintain accounting controls; coordinate audits; support tax, statutory and legal reporting for SCT-US
  • Oversee cash management, banking and working capital
  • Present P&L performance, trends and risks to management
  • Improve SAP- and Excel-based processes and reporting
  • Lead or support cross-functional finance improvement projects

Skills, Knowledge and Experience



Essential
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • 8+ years progressive accounting experience including accounting management in manufacturing
  • General accounting, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, cost accounting
  • Standard cost systems, cost standards, inventory accounting, variance analysis, proposal costing
  • Senior-level audit coordination experience
  • Current federal and state accounting and tax knowledge
  • Advanced Excel; ERP and Microsoft tools
  • People leadership and clear communication
Desirable
  • CPA or MBA
  • SAP experience
  • Experience in a global or multilingual organization

Benefits

  • Three formal bonus programs
  • Generous PTO plan and paid holidays
  • 401(k) with 3% company contribution, paid bi-weekly, 100% vested immediately
  • Health, dental and vision insurance plus FSA
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D for employee and every family member