We are partnering with an Aerospace & Defense organisation who is seeking a Finance Controller to join their team based in Milwaukee, WI.

This position is responsible for preparing financial statements for each firm on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, covering income, balance sheet, and cash flow.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting activities on a daily basis.
• Prepare annual financial statements that are consolidated.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, including inter-company balances, on a monthly basis.
• Inventory financial management, cycle counting, and inventory ledger-to-inventory-listing reconciliation
• Create and monitor annual budgets, keep costs under control, and help improve operating margins.
• Oversee the monthly closure process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting both internally and externally.
• Develop and maintain banking relations.
• Preparation of reports in line with GAAP for annual audit by external auditors.
• Ensure that accounting and financial reporting are compliant with GAAP and regulatory requirements on a consistent basis.
• Organize, plan, coordinate, and oversee accounting staff's daily work.
• Inspire and teach accounting employees, as well as conduct annual performance reviews.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required, with a CPA designation preferred and an MBA a plus.
• Excellent accounting and financial knowledge.
• Financial and operational auditing and analysis, cash management, budgeting, and forecasting experience are all desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving, and organisational skills, as well as the capacity to multitask.
• Excellent written and vocal communication abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of technology and commercial computer applications