Financial Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Controller to own all accounting, financial reporting, and HR operations across both companies and all four locations. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct exposure to ownership and a real opportunity to build and improve systems rather than simply maintain them.

Responsibilities

• Own the full monthly close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements at both the entity and consolidated level
• Ensure accuracy of job costing across all builds and analyze labor, material, and margin performance by job and location
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts, WIP tracking, and cost allocation across all locations
• Manage multi-state payroll (IL and WI), benefits administration, onboarding, and HR compliance
• Lead and develop a small accounting and HR/payroll team, standardizing processes across locations
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls and ensure multi-state regulatory compliance
• Drive process improvement, workflow efficiency, and systems upgrades where applicable
• Partner with the CFO and ownership to deliver actionable financial insights and support strategic decision-making

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience with leadership responsibility
• Background in manufacturing, construction, or a job costing environment
• Strong knowledge of inventory and cost accounting
• Experience overseeing payroll and/or HR functions
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and process-driven with a track record of building, not just maintaining

Preferred

• Experience in multi-entity or multi-location organizations
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll and employment regulations (WI and IL a plus)
• ERP system experience

What We Are Looking For

This is a high-impact role with direct access to ownership and the CFO. It offers a real opportunity to build and improve systems and processes across a growing company. The team is collaborative, down-to-earth, and focused on an operational approach. The position also provides stability within an established business with the energy of continued growth.

Compensation and Benefits

• $120,000 - $160,000 base salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus eligibility
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Retail plan
• PTO and paid holidays

Why Work Here

- High-impact role with direct access to ownership and the CFO
- Real opportunity to build and improve systems and processes across a growing company
- Collaborative, down-to-earth leadership team with an operational focus
- Stability of an established business with the energy of continued growth