Controller

Title: Controller

Location: Southeast Texas (on-site)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

We are partnering with a well-established, high-growth manufacturing organization to identify a hands-on Controller who will lead accounting operations and serve as a key partner to the CFO and broader leadership team. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on financial performance, operational decision-making, and the continued build-out of scalable infrastructure.

The Opportunity

This individual will take ownership of the full accounting function while helping to elevate financial rigor across the organization. The role requires a strong operator—someone comfortable in the details but equally capable of stepping back and providing insight to leadership. A core focus will be strengthening cost accounting, improving inventory visibility, and driving process improvements across a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations
• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Build and enhance cost accounting frameworks, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Partner closely with operations to analyze production costs, labor efficiency, and plant performance
• Deliver actionable financial reporting and insights, including KPIs, margin analysis, and operational metrics
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and maintain strong internal controls
• Manage external audits, tax processes, and regulatory requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning efforts
• Contribute to strategic initiatives such as capital investments, system upgrades, and potential M&A activity
• Build and develop a high-performing accounting team

Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience, including 3–5+ years in a leadership role
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing
• Experience operating in multi-site or multi-entity environments is a plus
• Strong systems orientation, including ERP platforms and advanced Excel
• Proven ability to implement process improvements and strengthen controls
• Analytical, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communicator with the ability to partner cross-functionally

Compensation

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package

Additional Context

This is an opportunity to step into a critical leadership role within a growing manufacturing business that is investing in its infrastructure and operations. The Controller will play a central role in professionalizing the finance function and partnering with leadership to drive performance.

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