MRA Recruiting Services · 20 hours ago
Controller
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
3+ years expMRA Recruiting Services is seeking a Controller for PFERD TOOLS, a company with a rich heritage in innovation and performance. The Controller will play a critical role in financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and operational insight across the business.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Support monthly and annual financial close in collaboration with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership
Prepare and analyze financial statements, production P&Ls, and cost reports
Conduct customer margin reviews and deliver pricing insights to Sales and Product Development
Manage ROI analysis for CAPEX investments and maintain Fixed Asset Roll Forward schedules
Calculate and evaluate production and cost variances, delivering clear guidance for decision-making
Lead standard costing processes and ensure accurate cost allocations
Support annual budgeting, cost center analysis, and standard cost modeling
Oversee Excess & Obsolete inventory reserves and provide recommendations to improve inventory performance
Lead cost accounting entries and overhead allocation practices
Coordinate annual physical inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies
Review daily production and price variances to highlight trends and opportunities
Prepare audit documentation and liaise with external auditors as needed
Partner with our Parent Company in Germany on global financial initiatives
Identify and recommend process improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency
Collaborate closely with Sales, Operations, and Product Development to drive financial accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Controller or similar role; manufacturing industry experience highly preferred
Mandatory SAP experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling, visualization)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis
Exceptional analytical abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and ability to partner at all organizational levels
Ability to travel internationally for training and collaboration
Company
MRA Recruiting Services
MRA is not a staffing firm/agency. Our recruiting team specializes in employer-branded recruitment.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase