Controller

CONTROLLER

Croix Gear | Hudson, WI On-site, 5 days/week Salary Range: $115,000–$135,000 annually

ABOUT CROIX GEAR

Croix Gear is a precision gear manufacturer based in Hudson, Wisconsin. The company is backed by Marrin Investment and is focused on operational excellence, on-time delivery, continuous improvement, and disciplined financial management as the business grows.

THE ROLE

Croix Gear is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the company's accounting and financial operations. This role will oversee financial reporting, monthly close, cost accounting, inventory, budgeting and forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations.

The Controller will also play a key role in the company's ERP transition and will partner closely with Operations and leadership to improve costing, inventory accuracy, reporting, and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close and prepare accurate, timely financial statements and reporting packages.
• Oversee general accounting, AP, AR, cash management, fixed assets, and payroll accounting.
• Own manufacturing cost accounting, job costing, inventory costing, and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Manage internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Support asset-based lending reporting, borrowing base preparation, and lender requirements.
• Serve as the Finance lead for the ERP implementation and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy, costing, data integrity, and profitability analysis.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, lenders, and other financial partners.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to the CEO and leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with an accounting or finance concentration, Economics, or similar discipline with substantial accounting coursework.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Strong experience with cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• ERP system experience; ERP implementation or conversion experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills.
• Ability to work on-site in Hudson, WI five days per week.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar credentials.
• Asset-based lending experience.
• Private equity or lower middle-market experience.
• Lean or continuous-improvement manufacturing experience.

What We Value Team Player. Attention to Detail. Continuous Improvement Mindset. Accountability. Operational Partnership. Understands the Value of Reputation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with federal law and the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act (Wis. Stat. §§ 111.31–111.395), we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, arrest or conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer's premises during nonworking hours. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and to ensuring equal opportunity in all aspects of employment.