Corporate Controller

Claddagh Resources; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-visibility leadership role

Executive team exposure

Job summary

Claddagh Resources is seeking a Controller for its manufacturing operations in Frisco, Texas. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing finance experience and a CPA. This role involves overseeing financial operations, budgeting, cash flow planning, and leading a finance team.

This high-impact position offers a clear pathway to CFO, with responsibilities including financial reporting, cost analysis, and collaboration with executive leadership.

Expect exposure to high-level decision-making and a crucial role in strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial leadership roles, with strong manufacturing experience.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, cash flow planning, and cost accounting in manufacturing.
• Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of financial operations and reporting.
• Conduct deep cost analysis to improve savings and efficiency.
• Manage cash flow planning to ensure financial stability.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Cash flow management

Strategic planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Excel

Job description

Controller – Manufacturing | Path to CFO

About the Role

A leading national manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controller with a strong manufacturing background to oversee financial operations across a multi-site organization with 1,500+ employees. This is a high-impact role offering a clear pathway to CFO for the right candidate.

You will be a strategic partner to the executive team, driving cost analysis, cash flow planning, FP&A, and quarterly reporting in support of operational excellence and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Lead all aspects of financial operations, including preparation and analysis of quarterly and annual financial reports
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting in line with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Oversee FP&A, variance analysis, risk assessment, and strategic planning

Manufacturing & Cost Analysis

• Conduct deep cost analysis to uncover savings and efficiency improvements
• Develop and maintain manufacturing-specific cost accounting systems, ensuring accurate tracking of production costs and inventory
• Partner with operations to optimize labor, materials, and overhead costs

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Flow Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process across departments
• Build forecasts to support long-term strategic decisions
• Manage cash flow planning to support financial stability and growth

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design and implement strong internal controls
• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors
• Provide strategic financial insights to the executive team
• Lead and mentor the finance team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and other departments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 10+ years in financial leadership roles, with strong manufacturing experience
• Proven expertise in cost accounting, FP&A, cash flow planning, and budgeting in a manufacturing setting
• Advanced knowledge of financial reporting tools, ERP systems, and Excel
• Exceptional analytical skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What's on Offer

• High-visibility leadership role with executive team exposure