Controller

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Description:

Join Our Team as our Controller at Headquarters in Milwaukee WI.!

About Us:

We have created visual experiences through custom printing sewing and finishing for sports entertainment tradeshows and events for over 120 years.

From CocaCola to Disney from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Las Vegas Raiders Fortune 500 companies have trusted us with their brand to create captivating graphics flags banners mascots and more. Yes MASCOTS!

Our highly skilled teams in Milwaukee Denver Orlando Las Vegas and Grand Rapids create stunning pieces to the highest standards of the biggest brands in the world. If you want to work alongside creative hardworking and talented individuals we encourage you to explore this opportunity!

Why Join Us:

Exciting Growth: Be part of a rapidly expanding organization at the forefront of our industry where your contributions directly impact our success.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive annual salary along with a full suite of benefits including 401(k) with matching health insurance flexible schedule options paid time off and more.

Professional Development: Access opportunities for onthejob training tuition reimbursement and career advancement within our supportive environment.

Schedule:

Day Shift: Monday to Friday providing a healthy worklife balance.

Location:

OnSite with potential hybrid: Join us at Headquarters! We have a dedicated workspace where teamwork and innovation thrive in a professional and supportive environment.

Location: HQ at 9000 W Heather Ave. Milwaukee WI. Relocation may be available!

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Leads and directs all Accounting Department operations which include cost accounting accounts payable accounts receivable invoicing and collections general ledger fixed assets sales tax inventory and payroll.

Manages the accounting staff in the daily performance of their responsibilities to ensure the proper functioning accuracy timeliness and results.

Mentor and develop the accounting team. Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.

Essential Duties:

Establishes and maintains the Companys accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy transparency and dependability in the Companys financial reporting; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

Responsible for monthend and yearend closing; responsible for preparation and analysis of monthly internal financial and management reports; ensures the reported results comply with GAAP;

Monitors operational results against plan and directs the preparation of financial production output and other reports used to measure and control activities and costs.

Provides key financial analysis and management reporting; provides guidance on investment and project decisions; recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the companys performance.

Ensures costs for the companys products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance with financial accounting standards.

Oversees cost controls systems and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Gathers historical cost data (materials labor overhead) to compare actual expenses with budget expenses.

Prepare monthly costing variances from the manufacturing facilities including variances in spend labor material and overhead. Present manufacturing variances which enables clear understanding leading to driving performance improvements.

Routinely work with operational and line of business leaders and executive team to analyze trends anticipate issues and develop solutions to problems or challenges that arise in the business.

Recommend and implements programs to improve productivity increase efficiencies and reduce costs.

Assist with the production of the annual budget and monthly forecasts; assists in the preparation of the annual review.

Ensures compliance with local state and federal government requirements including completion of various required reports.

Requirements/Preferences:

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting required.

Experience: Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation required.

Five years or more of related controller and supervisory experience required.

Five years related manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.

Experience with multistate sales tax requirements preferred.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent management written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills including attention to detail required.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite specifically Microsoft Excel.

Five years of ERP experience; Epicor experience preferred

Ability to influence others without direct authority and work effectively with all levels of the Company.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Able to travel as needed.