Controller

Amarillo Gear Company LLC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo Gear Company LLC, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple manufacturing sites. You will ensure the integrity of financial reporting, oversee cost accounting, and drive operational financial performance in a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Director of Finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 5+ years in progressive accounting with manufacturing cost accounting, and strong ERP and Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA, CMA or MBA credentials strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years in progressive accounting/finance roles.
• At least 3 years manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Proven leadership of accounting teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance.
• Strong ERP experience; Made2Manage preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and business partnering abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead general ledger and financial reporting across multiple sites on a timely basis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Drive month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee cost accounting including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll.
• Partner with operations to analyze margins and cost drivers.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuations, cycles, and controls.
• Ensure BOMs, routings, and labor standards align with operations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Drive KPI reporting to support operational decision-making.
• Maintain internal controls and audit readiness.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Leadership

Excel advanced

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Made2Manage ERP

Excel

Job description

Amarillo Gear Company LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Controller will lead all accounting and financial operations across multiple business sites within a manufacturing and assembly environment. This role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, oversight of cost accounting, and driving operational financial performance. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting to the Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead all general ledger and financial reporting activities across multiple business sites on timely basis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and all regulatory/tax requirements
• Lead and continuously improve month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Drive cost accounting excellence including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll accuracy
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to analyze manufacturing performance, margins, and cost drivers
• Oversee inventory accounting including valuation, controls, physical inventories, and cycle count programs
• Ensure BOMs, routings, and labor standards are accurate and aligned with operational reality
• Lead capital expenditure evaluation including ROI and payback analysis
• Own internal controls environment and ensure audit readiness from strong control design and execution
• Provide leadership for budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning
• Drive financial insights and KPI reporting to support operational decision‑making
• Oversee fixed assets, including capital tracking and depreciation
• Ensure strong working capital management including AR, inventory, and cash flow
• Standardize and improve processes across business sites and drive ERP optimization
• Provide analysis and review of projects in conjunction with sales and operations personnel
• Completion of annual insurance or industry surveys
• Develop procedures that ensure accurate and complete information is transmitted to vendors
• Ensure procedures for receipt of purchased items are followed
• Maintains and supervises accounting team through recruiting, selecting, training, coaching, counseling, disciplining, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, seminars, and training
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing with strong cost accounting focus
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance
• Strong ERP experience, Made2Manage experience preferred
• Advanced Excel and Financial Analysis
• Effective communication, leadership, and business partnering abilities
• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and senior leadership
• Travel required 10–20%

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.