Controller - Aftermarket

About the Role

This role provides accounting and financial support and leadership for the $100M+ revenue Aftermarket division of Cleaver-Brooks. Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, accounting issues, costing, external audit process, internal reporting, financial data analysis and presentation, journal entries, monthly account reconciliations, and other ad-hoc activities. The role requires an analytical partner who can interpret trends in mix, volume, and margin, translate data into business insights, and proactively identify opportunities to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the general ledger, ensuring accuracy, consistency with company policy, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Analyze financial performance and act as a business partner with management to provide recommendations for improving profitability.
• Manage a team to provide proper customer service to the organization while maintaining a robust internal control environment consistent with company policy and JSOX principles.
• Perform month, quarter, and year-end close processes, meeting deadlines.
• Record journal entries and provide detailed review and analysis.
• Develop and maintain tracking tools, accounting checklists, and ensure accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and track their completion.
• Direct, consolidate, and analyze all cost accounting procedures and internal reports.
• Perform monthly financial variance analysis, investigating deviations and communicating findings.
• Work closely with business leaders to develop forecast and budget models for a high-volume, multi-category parts business.
• Develop and maintain a monthly KPI and business-review package highlighting sales mix, volume, and product margin trends.
• Identify and automate manual reporting workflows to eliminate redundant data entry.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, excess and obsolete reserve analysis, and support for physical inventory and cycle count programs.
• Effectively manage a team, including performance reviews, coaching, and ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Other costing, analysis, and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (required).
• CPA or CMA (preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience performing account reconciliations and booking journal entries (required).
• Experience managing an accounting team (preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems, OneStream financial reporting, and high transaction volume businesses (a plus).
• Experience with Python or similar scripting tools for automating reporting workflows (a plus).

Skills

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, IFS, and Power BI (able to read, interpret, and perform basic work in Power BI reports).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into meaningful summaries for financial and non-financial team members.
• Creative problem solver with a demonstrated ability to find efficient ways of doing things.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Well-organized, dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work on special projects and adapt to change while completing routine tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships across all departments.

Location

Milwaukee, WI (relocation assistance provided, if needed).

About Cleaver-Brooks

Cleaver-Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated thermal solution systems. With a 90+ year legacy, the company manufactures boilers, burners, controls, and ancillary products, offering single-source boiler room solutions that reduce costs and optimize space. Cleaver-Brooks is known for delivering efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions through an unmatched distribution network.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, and HSA.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• Cash matching 401(k) plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.