Senior Financial Controller - Reporting & Strategy (10+ Years Exp.)

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a deep focus on financial reporting and cost control is required
• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required for this leadership position overseeing our financial health
• Pay is up to $200,000 for this senior financial leadership role
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
• No remote, this is on-site
• Full benefits
• The company location is in the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Senior Financial Controller career opportunity is with a highly stable, locally-owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. This organization is defined by continuous improvement, high production efficiency, and a family-focused culture with an average employee tenure of 7 years, due to exceptional security and growth. This role will directly influence internal controls, financial systems (including the ongoing ERP transition), and operational performance.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Direct the preparation and analysis of all periodic financial reports (GAAP/IFRS compliant) and provide detailed financial insights to management on plant performance, capital expenditures, and pricing
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, tracking budget variances and recommending essential corrective actions to maintain financial stability and profitability
• Oversee cost control and inventory management, analyzing production expenses and operational efficiencies to recommend benchmarks and improve profitability across raw materials and finished goods
• Manage regulatory compliance and audit processes, working directly with external auditors, preparing financial documentation for lenders, and ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal requirements
• Supervise and mentor the accounting staff, improving financial systems and accounting policies, and implementing controls over transactions to minimize corporate risk

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is required
• 10 or more years of related experience in financial management, reporting, and cost control is required
• CPA or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation is preferred
• Strong mastery of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control systems
• Experience in the manufacturing, energy, or commodities sector is strongly preferred
• Proven supervisory skills with the ability to lead and mentor an accounting team effectively
• Proficiency with major ERP systems (experience with Great Plains or a transition/implementation is desirable) and advanced Excel skills
• No remote, this is on-site