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additions, disposals, and depreciation. Support cost management, month?end close, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements. Create reports that summarize and forecast business activity, including…
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Controller jobs in Milwaukee, WI
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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The National Controller oversees the financial functions related to the National division of GroundMasters. The Controller will provide financial analysis and reporting to support decision-making within the division and…
management, maintaining robust banking relationships, supporting financial risk mitigation strategies, and contributing to enterprise... ...and implement improvements to treasury processes and internal controls Support t…
FUNCTION: The Vice President, Corporate Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across the organization. This role ensures th…
Advisors Investment Accountant Operose delivers customized financial solutions to meet the investment advisory, family office, tax... ...across multiple accounts and platforms. Maintain reconciliation controls and docume…
nationally recognized design-build organization specializing in commercial construction and renovation projects. This role serves as a key financial partner to Project Managers and leadership by supporting the complete a…
Carlin Sales Controller Milwaukee, WI Primary Role Responsible for financial and administrative functions of the company including financial statements, credit, payroll and income taxes, human resources, information tech…
Controller - Roman Home Services Roman Home Services is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of our growing residential electrical, plumbing, and HVAC business. Thi…
We are hiring a Controller for a well-established construction company located in West Milwaukee County. The company has built a reputation... ...service businesses. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working c…
Treasury Management Officer – To $125K + Bonus – Milwaukee, WI – Job # 3362 Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & Rockport, TX. Our nationally unique value proposi…
Civil Estimator A Civil Construction Company looking for an experienced Civil Estimator. Experience estimating roadways, sitework, earthwork, underground utilities, paving, etc. preferred. This is a great opportunity for…
We are seeking a full-time ONSITE Staff Accountant to join our team. The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, reconciling accounts, ensuring compliance with accountin…
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What controllers earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$55 | $86k–$114k |
| Mid level | $55–$73 | $114k–$152k |
| Senior | $71–$100 | $147k–$209k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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