Controller

Sage Search Partners; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance with

401(k) with employer match

CPA exam reimbursement

Performance bonus opportunity

Job summary

Sage Search Partners is seeking a Corporate Controller for a manufacturing company in McKinney, Texas. This newly created role owns the accounting function and financial reporting for a rapidly growing organization pursuing strategic acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with substantial depth in manufacturing cost accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and hands-on expertise in inventory accounting, project costing, and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Hands-on inventory accounting, project costing, and multi‑entity consolidation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and deliver consolidated GAAP financial statements.
• Drive project and job costing across manufacturing programs, ensuring cost accuracy at the detail level.
• Manage full-cycle inventory accounting, including valuations, counts, and reserves for obsolete inventory.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain the general ledger with controls.
• Support multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations during acquisitions.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team, currently including payables staff.
• Collaborate with operations on cost standards, BOM maintenance, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages to inform business decisions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

AI-enabled finance tools

Job description

Corporate Controller | McKinney, TX | Salary Range: $150K-$170K Base + Bonus

Sage Search Partners is seeking a Corporate Controller for a manufacturing company in McKinney, Texas. This newly created role owns the accounting function and financial reporting for a rapidly growing organization pursuing strategic acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience with substantial depth in manufacturing cost accounting, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and hands-on expertise in inventory accounting, project costing, and multi-entity consolidation.

The right fit will be a self-directed problem solver comfortable working 100% onsite in McKinney with occasional travel, who can hit the ground running with limited training bandwidth and thrive in a fast-paced, build-mode environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and deliver consolidated GAAP financial statements to the CFO and board stakeholders.
• Drive project and job costing across all active manufacturing programs, tracing transactions at the project and detail level to ensure cost accuracy.
• Manage full-cycle inventory accounting, including valuation methods, physical and cycle counts, and reserves for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain the general ledger with proper documentation and controls.
• Support multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations as the organization pursues acquisitions.
• Mentor and develop the small accounting team, which currently includes accounting and payables staff.
• Work closely with operations and purchasing on cost standards, bill of materials maintenance, and variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages that inform business decisions and sponsor updates.
• Leverage new ERP systems and financial tools to optimize reporting, tighten reconciliations, and build scalable processes.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage tax coordination with outside advisors.

Client Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting and finance with real manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, valuation methods, reconciliations, and physical counts.
• Project and job costing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems independently with minimal guidance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial modeling.
• Comfortable working 100% onsite with travel as needed.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Nice-to-have: Background in millwork, wood products, metal products, building materials, or specialty manufacturing; experience with modern ERP systems; familiarity with AI-assisted finance tools and automation.

Company Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with employer match and professional development support, including CPA exam reimbursement.
• Performance bonus opportunity and potential equity or management incentive plan participation.
• Flexible, supportive management style with a focus on results and team wellbeing.
• Opportunity to play a key role in acquisition integration and strategic growth initiatives.

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.