Controller

CF Industries Inc; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading energy and chemicals company in Louisiana is seeking a financial controls leader to oversee financial governance for a $4B capital project. The role includes managing project accounting, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should have a BS/BA, relevant supervisory experience, and financial governance knowledge. The position offers incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related professional experience.
• Prior experience supervising staff required.
• Experience with project accounting for multi year, multi billion dollar capital programs.

Responsibilities

• Own financial controls and compliance for a capital project.
• Lead accounting activities related to large-scale construction.
• Manage monthly close activities associated with project accounting.

Skills

Strong judgment

Collaborative leadership

Financial governance

Problem-solving skills

Education

BS/BA in a related field

CPA/MBA (preferred)

Job description

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Major Responsibilities

• Own financial controls, compliance, and governance across a multi-billion-dollar capital project, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and SOX requirements.
• Lead accounting activities related to large-scale construction projects, including construction-in-progress (CIP), fixed assets, accruals, capital calls, and cash calls.
• Manage monthly close activities and general ledger entries associated with project accounting, with the role evolving into a full Controller scope as the project transitions toward operations.
• Partner with the Project Controls organization to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and financial transparency across contracts and work packages.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness throughout the life of the project.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a trusted financial advisor to project leadership.
• Identify financial risks and recommend solutions that protect the project while enabling timely, informed decision-making in a fast-paced construction environment.

Supervisory Relationships

• Position Reports To: Dir, Plant & Cost Accounting
• Subordinate Positions: Accounting staff
• Education: BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions. Preferred: CPA/MBA
• Years of experience: At least 5 years of related professional experience is typically required to complete all essential job functions. Prior experience supervising staff is required. Preferred: 5 to 10 years supervisory experience in manufacturing accounting
• Significant experience supporting large, complex capital projects, ideally in manufacturing, energy, chemicals, or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting for multi year, multi billion dollar capital programs.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance in a regulated environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to project teams and senior leadership.
• Strong judgment and problem-solving skills in complex, high-stakes project environments.
• Ability to design and scale accounting processes from construction through steady-state operations.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner effectively across engineering, construction, procurement, and finance teams.

Why This Role Matters

This role is critical to safeguarding a $4B capital investment, ensuring financial integrity throughout project execution, and positioning the Blue Point facility for long-term operational success.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.

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If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us [e-mail].