Corporate Controller

Wilo USA LLC is a subsidiary of Wilo SE, which is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Wilo is one of the leading manufacturers of pumps & pump systems for heating, cooling & air-conditioning solutions, water supply, and sewage & drainage. Wilo USA acquired Weil Pump and Scot Pump in 2017, American-Marsh Pumps in 2019, QuantumFlo in October 2021, and HydroServ in May 2023.

We offer exceptional benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account, 401(k) and match, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO 19 days, 10 holidays, and 6 sick days. New facility with an on-site gym, personal trainers, on-site clinic, climate-controlled plant, and natural lighting.

The Controller is responsible for managing the activities of the overall general finance function. Will oversee, implement, and maintain accounting systems, procedures, and policies. This position ensures the accurate compilation, analysis, and reporting of accounting data and acts as the liaison between the company, banking, tax professionals, and auditors in providing required information and ensuring proper information is maintained.

Primary Job Duties:

• Ensure the reporting of accurate financials as well as provide detailed analysis on business development in a manner that allows management to steer the company most profitably.
• Provide tools, processes, and standards for the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure that the company complies with external accounting standards (US-GAAP and IFRS) as well as with internal standards set by Group HQ.
• Assign and audit the work of the accounting staff to develop, implement, and/or maintain one or a combination of generally accepted accounting systems.
• Oversee basic accounting procedures (A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L, tax payments and inventory control)
• Monitor and review all records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transitions.
• Coordinate with auditors (annual financial and 401K audits) to manage year-end audits.
• Ensure all basic accounting procedures, financial statement preparation, month-end closing, journal entries and general ledger maintenance, inventory roll forwards, and fixed assets and margin analysis; prepare supporting schedules for financial statement preparation are done to company and regulatory standards.
• Review and analyze general ledger account reconciliations and investment transactions in conjunction with preparing quarterly reports for management.
• Perform analysis of operations every month

Essential department responsibilities are not limited to:

• Manage the Accounting team by defining goals, implementing processes, and providing guidance.
• Manage banking relationships with local banks and Group.
• Work regularly with Group Controlling to ensure compliance with current Group requirements.
• Provide support in detailed business analysis to appropriate departments.
• Organize and structure budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Improve and develop reporting tools and systems.
• Support in the implementation of incentive programs
• Provide detailed analysis of the financial situation to Management.
• Review and audit expenses and expense habits by department
• Adherence to Group guidelines in all areas of Finance

Locations: Cedarburg, WI

Direct Reports: Yes

Travel Requirements: 10% - 15%

Pay Range: Commensurate with experience.

Shift/hours: Normal business hours are 8 am - 5 pm

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance

Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or MBA a plus
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a similar environment
• Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles including the application of general accounting theory
• Manufacturing experience preferred

The company is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend, and move about the facility.
• Office: Standard office equipment; work usually performed in an office setting free from any disagreeable elements.