Controller Jobs in Wisconsin

Controller jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where manufacturers, health systems, and financial services firms maintain large finance teams. Companies like Kohl's, Northwestern Mutual, and Exact Sciences are among the established Wisconsin employers that consistently hire controllers. Demand is strongest for controllers with expertise in cost accounting, financial consolidation, and ERP systems, with openings ranging from plant-level controllers at mid-size manufacturers to divisional controllers at large public companies. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles76
Top employerCliftonLarsonAllen
Top cityMilwaukee, WI
Cities hiring38
Work type63% On-site
Top industryAirlines

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Navitus Health Solutions / Lumicera Health Services
Director, Divisional Accounting Controller
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Director, Divisional Accounting Controller
Navitus Health Solutions / Lumicera Health Services
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$142k.72 - $178k.94/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Community Health Systems, Inc
Controller
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Controller
Community Health Systems, Inc
Beloit, Wisconsin
Accounting
Audit
$85k - $110k/yr
Master's degree in accounting

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Financial Controller
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Financial Controller
Consumers Cooperative-Cenex
Sauk City, Wisconsin
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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FujiFilm
Controller
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FujiFilm
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Controller
FujiFilm
Madison, Wisconsin
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance
51-200

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Canteen
Operations Controller
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Operations Controller
Canteen
Appleton, Wisconsin
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$80k - $85k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Controller Jobs by City in Wisconsin

Where Wisconsin roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Milwaukee
14 jobs
Madison
7 jobs
Green Bay
6 jobs
Appleton
5 jobs
Eau Claire
4 jobs
Sheboygan
3 jobs
Hartford
2 jobs
Waukesha
2 jobs
Fond du Lac
2 jobs

Controller Job Market in Wisconsin

A snapshot from current Wisconsin openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

CliftonLarsonAllen
CliftonLarsonAllen3 open roles
Team Industries
Team Industries3 open roles
AMERICAN FOODS GROUP
AMERICAN FOODS GROUP2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Airlines
  • Food & Beverage
  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Agriculture & Farming

What Wisconsin Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in controller jobs across Wisconsin.

  • Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience including a supervisory role
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Manufacturing or healthcare industry accounting experience strongly preferred by Wisconsin employers

Controller Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a controller in Wisconsin?

Most Wisconsin controller roles require a CPA license issued through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which administers the Uniform CPA Examination and sets continuing education requirements. Candidates typically hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and build experience through staff and senior accountant roles before moving into a controller position. A master's degree or MBA strengthens candidacy for roles at larger Wisconsin employers.

Which companies hire controllers in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin controller roles are posted by CliftonLarsonAllen, Team Industries, and AMERICAN FOODS GROUP and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Wisconsin's strong manufacturing base, health system networks, and financial services headquarters generate steady controller demand across both public companies and privately held regional firms.

Which Wisconsin cities have the most controller jobs?

Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay account for the largest share of controller openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its concentration of corporate headquarters, financial institutions, and healthcare systems, while Madison's mix of state government, university-affiliated organizations, and technology employers sustains consistent hiring, and Green Bay's manufacturing and logistics industries support plant and divisional controller roles.

Are there remote controller jobs in Wisconsin?

Yes, and more than most finance roles, since controller work is desk-based and heavily system-driven. About 38% of controller openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how common flexible arrangements have become across corporate finance. The most fully remote openings tend to involve financial reporting, consolidations, and policy oversight rather than roles requiring close coordination with on-site operations or inventory.

How can I get hired as a controller in Wisconsin with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through a staff accountant role at a Wisconsin manufacturer, health system, or regional accounting firm, where you build the month-end close and audit exposure controllers need. Large Wisconsin employers such as Aurora Health Care, Oshkosh Corporation, and Associated Bank run structured rotational or new-graduate finance programs that develop internal controller candidates. Earning your CPA through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services while in an entry role signals seriousness and accelerates the timeline.

Where can I find and apply to controller jobs in Wisconsin?

You can find and apply to controller jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings from employers hiring now. Search the available roles, find one that fits your background and target location, and apply directly through the listing.

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