Controller

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Marshall (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Strong benefits

Job summary

Bell & Associates, Inc. is seeking a Controller with government-contract and manufacturing accounting experience for a hands-on leadership role in Texas.

Reporting to the CFO, you will lead accounting and financial reporting functions while driving improvements in processes, systems, controls, and financial visibility. This is a hands-on leadership position in a growing, privately held organization with a focus on GAAP reporting, internal controls, and cross-functional collaboration across the

Qualifications

• Government-contract accounting experience is required.
• At least 5–7 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience participating in or leading an ERP implementation.
• Prior experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, Plant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee financial reporting and GAAP compliance.
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, and internal controls.
• Improve timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and analysis.
• Enhance management reporting, KPIs, and operational visibility.
• Support accounting system and ERP improvement initiatives.
• Partner with executive and operational leadership.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Coordinate with external tax and professional service providers.

Job description

$160,000–$170,000 base salary, plus annual bonus and strong benefits

My team and I at Bell & Associates is conducting a search for a Controller with government-contract and manufacturing accounting experience.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will lead the accounting and financial reporting functions while helping improve processes, systems, controls, and financial visibility. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity with broad exposure to the business and the ability to make a meaningful impact within a growing, privately held organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, and internal controls
• Improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and analysis
• Enhance management reporting, KPIs, and operational visibility
• Support accounting-system and ERP improvement initiatives
• Partner with executive and operational leadership
• Lead and develop the accounting team
• Coordinate with external tax and professional service providers

Qualifications

• Government-contract accounting experience is required
• At least 5–7 years of manufacturing accounting experience
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, and internal-controls knowledge
• Experience participating in or leading an ERP implementation
• Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Plant Controller, or Accounting Manager
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• Strong leadership and business‑partnership skills
• Hands‑on, approachable, collaborative, and low‑ego working style

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, growing, privately held organization
• Direct partnership with the CFO and operational leadership
• Broad responsibility across accounting, reporting, planning, and analysis
• Opportunity to improve processes, systems, and financial visibility
• Meaningful potential for long‑term professional growth
• Competitive compensation, annual bonus, and strong benefits