JOB REQUIREMENTS: Are you a hands-on accounting professional ready to take the next step into financial leadership? Our client, a family-owned \$25M manufacturing organization in Milwaukee, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team in a unique succession-planning role designed to develop the next Controller. This position offers the opportunity to work side-by-side with the current Controller, gain extensive exposure to all aspects of the organization\'s financial operations, and ultimately transition into the Controller position within 2-3 years. The ideal candidate is a proactive and detail-oriented accounting leader who enjoys both hands-on accounting work and strategic financial analysis. You thrive in a collaborative environment, can communicate effectively with all levels of an organization, and are motivated by the opportunity to grow into a Controller role. Assistant Controller Responsibilities: - Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities, including cash application, collections, aging reviews, customer account maintenance, and issue resolution - Support accounts payable and payroll processing while providing backup coverage for critical accounting functions - Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules - Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes - Prepare and analyze financial statements and operational reports - Support inventory valuation, product costing, and margin analysis - Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and transaction-related issues - Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and process documentation - Assist with audits, tax filings, fixed asset accounting, and compliance activities - Partner with operations, IT, and leadership teams to improve reporting, ERP utilization, and business processes - Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions - Gradually assume leadership responsibilities in preparation for future promotion to Controller ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with experience in the manufacturing industry - Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close - Experience preparing and analyzing financial statements - Experience using ERP and accounting systems and advanced Excel skills - Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities - Strong communication and leadership skills - High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability - Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience preferred ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: E-Mail a Rsum: greenfield@qpsemployment.com Apply Online: https://jobs.acceleratepros.com/jobs/818637 This position is listed by a private employment agency. The agency is the legal employer. No fee will be charged of the job applicant.