Multi-Site Plant Controller
connect searchSouth Milwaukee, WI
$140-$180k
APPLYMulti-Site Plant Controller
connect searchSouth Milwaukee, WIManager L7
$140-$180k
Executive Search ServicesCorporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing OfficesAir-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
APPLY NOWConnect Search is partnering with a large, established manufacturing company in the Milwaukee, WI area to identify a Multi-Site Controller to join its finance leadership team. This is a high-impact role responsible for providing financial leadership across multiple manufacturing facilities while serving as a strategic business partner to operations. The position combines traditional controllership with a significant focus on FP&A, budgeting and forecasting, operational analysis, and business partnership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance leader looking for broader multi-site exposure and continued advancement. The role has strong visibility across the organization and potential to grow into a larger Operations Controller/Director titles position in as the company continues to grow.
Title: Multi-Site Controller
Salary: $140-$180kBonus: 15%Hybrid
Travel: 1-2 times per year for 2-3 days
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead financial oversight and accounting activities across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals
- Lead monthly close activities and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
- Own annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting for assigned operations
- Analyze financial and operational performance against expectations and identify key drivers
- Partner closely with plant and operations leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
- Monitor manufacturing KPIs including productivity, scrap, downtime, yield, and overall equipment effectiveness
- Prepare and present financial results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership
- Develop financial models supporting capital investments, growth initiatives, cost savings, and other business decisions
- Analyze plant capacity, projected volumes, and resource requirements
- Partner cross-functionally on pricing, procurement savings, continuous improvement initiatives, and new business opportunities
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and SOX requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, cost efficiency, and overall plant performance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience preferredStrong manufacturing and plant finance experience required
- Multi-site manufacturing experience strongly preferredStrong background in FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis2–3+ years of leadership or management experienceStrong understanding of financial statements, GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and previous ERP system experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and partner with operational leadersCPA preferred but not required
This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance leader who wants to move beyond traditional accounting and take on a role with significant operational exposure, senior leadership visibility, multi-site responsibility, and long-term growth potential.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to molly.raymond@connectsearchllc.com!
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Level
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Location
South Milwaukee, WI
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