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Robert Half

Milwaukee, WI 53224 • $140,000 to $160,000 / yr • 9/4/2026

Job Description

Job Description

LMA (Lead, Manage, and

drive Accountability)

Provide strong leadership to the accounting team by setting

expectations, holding team members accountable, and fostering a culture of

ownership and excellence.

Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing finance

organization.

Ensure team alignment with company values, strategic objectives, and

compliance expectations.

Financial Reporting

and Close Process

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring

accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP (or

applicable framework).

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, management

reporting packages, and supporting schedules for leadership and the board.

Ensure account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals are

completed accurately and on schedule.

Continuously improve the close process to reduce cycle time while

maintaining accuracy and control.

Internal Controls and

Compliance

Design, implement, and maintain a strong system of internal controls

over financial reporting to safeguard company assets and ensure data

integrity.

Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other applicable

financial reporting standards and requirements.

Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, tax preparers,

and regulatory bodies; lead the annual audit process from planning through

completion.

Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements

and lead implementation of necessary changes to policy or process.

Evaluate and improve accounting systems, processes, and workflows to

increase efficiency and scalability.

Budgeting,

Forecasting, and Financial Analysis

Support the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process,

partnering with department and business unit leaders.

Analyze financial results against budget and forecast, identifying

variances and providing actionable insights to leadership.

Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic

decision-making, capital planning, and business initiatives.

Cash Management and

Treasury Support

Monitor cash flow and working capital, providing visibility and

recommendations to the CFO.

Support banking relationships, debt covenant compliance, and

treasury activities as needed.

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA required or in progress; CPA strongly preferred.

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior

experience in a supervisory or leadership role.

Document Control, Document Scanning, Scanning, Scanning Documents, Compiling Documents, Month End Close