Senior Accountant

Role Summary

Join a Company Built for the Long Term
MacLean-Fogg is a privately held family-owned manufacturing company with a history spanning more than 100 years. As a key member of our finance team, you will work directly with the Controller and operational leaders to help guide business decisions, improve processes, and provide meaningful financial insight across our Whitewater and Menomonee Falls operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys variety, business involvement, and visibility in a collaborative manufacturing environment where individual contributions truly make a difference.

Growth and Development

We encourage employees to take an active role in their professional growth and provide resources to support ongoing development, including:

• LinkedIn Learning access
• Tuition reimbursement for role-related degrees and approved continuing education programs
• Leadership Development Program
• Opportunities to create and pursue individualized development plans aligned with career goals and business needs
• Career path discussions and preparation for future opportunities
• Professional development support for certifications, seminars, conferences, and industry training
• Opportunities to expand responsibilities, develop new skills, and advance within the organization

Why Join Us?

Direct partnership with the Controller, leadership, and operations teams
Broad exposure to financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis
Opportunity to influence decisions and improve business performance
Small-team environment where your contributions are visible and valued

What You Will Do

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while ensuring compliance with GAAP
Maintain and reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts
Prepare financial statements and management reports
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Partner with operations to understand manufacturing performance and cost drivers
Assist with cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing analysis
Support audits and strengthen internal controls
Identify and implement process improvements within accounting and ERP systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3-6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and GAAP
• Strong mathematical, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software
• Prowess in handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Cost accounting experience
• Inventory accounting experience
• CPA or related certification
• ERP system experience