Operations Controller

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Operations Controller can change yours. 

As an Operations Controller, you are responsible for the direction, development, and oversight of the Finance Operations Analysis Team. This position leads financial analysis and reporting and supports on-going process improvement. Critical for success are the abilities to provide timely information, leadership, and structure. Additionally, having a continual process improvement mindset to enhance customer service, develop leadership’s financial acumen, and drive change across the organization. It is essential to provide management with insightful analysis to support business decision-making. This position can be located in Brownsville, Lomira or Milwaukee, WI.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.  

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You look forward to high-level responsibility opportunities
• You demonstrate leadership in your daily work activities. 

What it takes:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting, 10+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination
• Construction industry experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working within an ERP driven financial management environment
• Intermediate to advanced experience with financial reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Management experience
• Cost center management experience (preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (preferred)
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record. 

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability