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Robert Half Accounting Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Job Title: Accounting Manager

Attention all self-starters with a passion for numbers and improvement: our client, a leading public company, is eagerly looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to help modernize and streamline their accounting processes.

This dynamic role changes from overseeing both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in the first year to extending oversight to customer tooling, fixed assets and other accounting functions in the second year. The successful candidate will lead a team of 6+ accounting professionals, implementing technology enhancements and process improvements while maintaining a high ethical standard.

Key responsibilities include enhancing the internal control system, managing tax returns and payments, and reducing accounting close time, all while championing the drive towards a fully efficient and effective Accounting function.

To succeed in this role, candidates should ideally have a minimum of 10 years accounting experience, a CPA certification, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a continuous improvement mindset. Travel will occasionally be necessary.

Additional consideration given to those with audit, treasury, or manufacturing experience, a process improvement certificate, and a stable career history. This role offers an exciting opportunity for any Accounting Manager to bring about significant change and productivity within a well-established organization.

For prompt attention, please directly get in touch with Mr. Bill Johannes at 414-662-3416 or connect with him on LinkedIn. Rest assured, all conversations will be treated with the utmost discretion and confidentiality. If you or a relevant contact in your network possess qualifications that align with the positions listed below, we welcome their inquiry as well. We greatly appreciate your consideration and are keen to assist you in any possible way. Thank you.

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA certification.

  • A minimum of 10 years diverse accounting experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.

  • Demonstrable continuous improvement mindset, shown through a career focused on waste reduction and productivity achievement.

  • Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and develop process improvement solutions.

  • A self-starter with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, expected to drive process improvement efforts.

  • Stability in job tenure, with minimal job transitions over career.

Preferences:

  • Previous experience in auditing and treasury roles.

  • Process improvement certification, such as CI yellow belt.

  • Past work experience in a manufacturing company.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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